Crime & Safety
6 Injured In Apartment Fire, Explosion In Des Plaines: Report
Multiple people were rescued from balconies at the apartment building during the early morning blaze, according to reports.
DES PLAINES, IL — At least six people were injured early Wednesday in a reported apartment fire and explosion.
According to the Niles Fire Department, a number of area fire departments assisted in the overnight incident, which included the rescue of people from multiple balconies in the three-story building.
CBS Chicago is reporting firefighters responded to the fire in the 1200 block of Harding Avenue at around 1 a.m., finding "heavy flames and smoke" upon arrival.
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