Flames engulfed a pair of Palatine condominium buildings Sunday, leaving 22 units uninhabitable and dozens of residents homeless. Driven by strong winds, the fire was battled for nearly 3½ hours by 60 firefighters from Palatine and surrounding communities before it was declared under control.
Flames engulfed a pair of Palatine condominium buildings Sunday, leaving 22 units uninhabitable and dozens of residents homeless.
The initial fire crews deployed a hose line to the third floor and began an aggressive interior attack on the fire while other firefighters pulled down the ceiling to expose the fire above them in the attic by signing up you agree to our terms of service The fire was declared under control at 8:37 p.m., but firefighters remained on the scene until about 6 a.m. Monday to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.
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