Burr Ridge fire sets off explosions at trucking repair, storage facility near Des Plaines River

Monday, January 8, 2024
BURR RIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- A large fire broke out in the western suburbs on Sunday evening, setting off several small explosions inside a commercial building, investigations said.

The Tri-State Fire Protection District battled the fire at 11S200 Madison Street in Burr Ridge. Investigators said the fire broke out at a trucking repair and storage facility. No one was injured.
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That building is near the Des Plaines River, and investigators from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will be getting water contamination reports.
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Officials did not immediately provide further information.
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