Excerpts from wgntv.com:
An Oak Park man was killed in a fire at his condo Sunday morning, while the families in all 10 of the building’s other units were displaced this Easter Sunday.
The Oak Park Fire Department responded to reports of a fire or explosion on Wisconsin Ave. just after 9 a.m. Sunday morning. When they arrived, a fire was spreading through the condo building. Paramedics attempted to revive a victim discovered in one of the second floor condos, but the man died shortly after being taken out of the building.
When the smoke had cleared, the toll was visible, as the building appeared “gutted” and flames damaged the building next door as well. Two people collapsed with grief upon hearing their loved one had died. Neighbor Kasey Klinger witnessed the emotionally difficult moment.
The victim has not yet been identified. There were no other injuries, as the building had working smoke detectors. The American Red Cross is now working with displaced families to find temporary shelter, and the state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
thanks Scott
