Frankfort indoor golf range dome collapses, bursts 'like popping a balloon,' fire officials say

Friday, January 12, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A indoor golf range dome collapsed Friday morning in the south suburbs as a winter storm moved through the Chicago area.

The roof of the SPG Green Garden Country Club & Driving Range in Frankfort began to sag due to a mix of rain, heavy snow and wind, fire officials said.
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The balloon dome is pressurized.

"It was then punctured by a light pole that was inside of the dome," a statement read in part. "This caused the roof to burst like popping a balloon."
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No injuries were reported.

The incident comes just a day after Frankfort fire crews conducted a rescue at a grainery tower.



No further information was immediately available.
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