Majority Of Collapsed Condo Building Residents Find Accommodations: Morton Grove PD

MORTON GROVE, IL — An investigation into a floor collapse at a condominium building over the weekend continues as residents make living arrangements due to the structure not currently being fit for occupancy. None of the nearly two dozen people affected by the incident were injured, according to Morton Grove police.

Officers responded around 8:15 p.m. Saturday to the 5900 block of Lincoln Avenue in Morton Grove to assist the local fire department with a partial floor collapse in one of the units. The residents were rescued by firefighters after a beam in the basement garage partially failed, causing the building's floors to drop several inches and leaving condo doors jammed shut.

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The incident led to the evacuation of the entire building. The Morton Grove Fire Department received assistance from area fire departments through a MABAS Box Alarm. The Morton Grove Police Department was supported by the Skokie, Park Ridge, Wilmette, Lincolnwood, and Winnetka Police Departments through an ILEAS Call Out.

Officials said the building will remain closed until a structural engineer evaluates it and deems it safe.

The village administration, which is in communication with the Red Cross to provide assistance, helped one resident secure a hotel room while further arrangements are made.

In addition, Wright-Way Rescue, located at 5916 Lincoln Ave., was opened as a warming shelter for affected residents.

Residents needing assistance accessing their belongings can contact the Morton Grove Police Department at 847-470-5200. The Morton Grove Fire Department is coordinating a time to escort residents inside the building to retrieve items.

Any building residents who have not yet contacted police or fire personnel on scene and require assistance with overnight accommodations are asked to call the Morton Grove Police Department at 847-470-5200.