Archive for October 7th, 2019

Schaumburg Fire Department news

Excerpts from the DailyHerald.com:

Seven people, including a firefighter, were injured during an early-morning fire Saturday in an apartment building on the 100 block of Salado Court in Schaumburg. When first responders police and firefighters arrived, there was fire the first floor and two people were trapped on the third floor. They began to evacuate the building and called for assistance from several neighboring fire departments. The two people trapped on the third floor jumped from the window and were taken to St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates with serious injuries.

The fire left one, 12-unit building uninhabitable and a neighboring building was heavily damaged by smoke. About 12 residents were displaced and took shelter in the Remington Place Clubhouse pending the arrival of the American Red Cross.

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Blue Island Fire Department news

Excerpts from Fox32chicago.com:

A junkyard fire in Blue Island consumed 40 to 50 vehicles Saturday and brought down a house. Over 14 fire companies from the surrounding area responded to the blaze about 3:50 a.m. in a junkyard near 131st Street and Kedzie Avenue. The fire raged for over two hours and the flames were extinguished close to 6 a.m., with the last hot spots going out around 9 a.m.

No one was injured in the fire. The Illinois Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.

From the Blue Island Firefighters 3547 Facebook page:

Overnight Blue Island was dispatched for the outside fire at 13100 Kedzie. Upon arrival crews encountered multiple different yards of cars on fire along with a 2 story structure. The alarm was immediately upgraded. Crews worked throughout the night into the morning to contain the fire. Thanks to all surrounding agencies for their support.

Blue Island junk yard fire

Blue Island Fire Department photo

Blue Island junk yard fire

Blue Island Fire Department photo

Blue Island junk yard fire

Blue Island Fire Department photo

Blue Island junk yard fire

Blue Island Fire Department photo

Blue Island junk yard fire

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