The Chicago Fire Department determined what caused the four-alarm fire in a Kenwood apartment building that killed one, injured at least nine others and displaced over 100 residents Wednesday morning.
apartment building that killed one, injured at least nine others and displaced over 100 residents Wednesday morning.
Officials say the fire was accidental and smoke detector in the residence was not working at the time of the fire. The fire began on the 15th floor and quickly made its way upward. Officials say the fire affected 10 floors and residents near the top of the building were evacuated, those with special needs were prioritized.
At one point elevators were down causing even more of a challenge for responders. Officials said over 300 fire personnel responded to the scene with 85 pieces of equipment. Many residents told FOX 32 news they never heard an alarm sound during the fire.
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