Excerpts from the ChicagoSuntimes.com:
A firefighter was injured while battling an attic fire Saturday evening in north suburban Lake Forest.
Crews responded to the home near Everett and Waukegan roads about 5 p.m. and found a moderate amount of smoke coming from the attic, according to Lake Forest Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Gallo.
They were able to prevent the fire from spreading, and the blaze was extinguished within about 45 minutes.
One firefighter suffered a minor injury. No other injuries were reported and damages were estimated at about $50,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
