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3-Alarm fire in Bellwood, 12-8-19 (more)

Excerpts from the ChciagoSunTimes.com:

A firefighter suffered burns Sunday evening while battling to a fire that destroyed a 2-story building in Bellwood.

Firefighters were initially told about 6:30 p.m. that people were trapped inside the building in the 2500 block of West St. Charles Road, Bellwood Fire Chief Douglas Dombek said.

“Heavy fire conditions forced [the firefighters] out, and the fire was raised to a third alarm,” Dombek said. Authorities learned later that everyone inside had already escaped and were safe.

One firefighter tumbled down some stairs and suffered burns to his ears. He was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, and has been released.

“The building is a total loss,” according to Dombek, who said the fire was put out by midnight. The building had a commercial business on the first floor and five apartment buildings on the second. He said about 20 people were displaced.

The cause of the fire was not immediately clear, and is under investigation.

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3-Alarm fire in Bellwood, 12-8-19

Photos from Tim Olk, the fire was at 25th and St Charles

heavy smoke from commercial building fire

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Firefighters cut metal door at fire

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Melrose Park FD E-ONE Bronto Sky-Lift at fire scene

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Melrose Park FD E-ONE Bronto Sky-Lift at fire scene

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commercial buildings engulfed by fire

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commercial buildings engulfed by fire

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Melrose Park FD E-ONE Bronto Sky-Lift at fire scene

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Melrose Park FD E-ONE Bronto Sky-Lift at fire scene

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Melrose Park FD E-ONE Bronto Sky-Lift at fire scene

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fire chiefs talk at fire scene

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commercial buildings engulfed by fire

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Firefighters raise ground ladder at fire scene

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commercial buildings destroyed by fire

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