Morton Grove police officer injured after extinguishing condo fire

Thursday, January 18, 2024
MORTON GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Morton Grove police officer was injured after he rushed to put out a fire in a condo Wednesday night, police said.

Officers saw a fire in a condo unit in the 6300-block of Lincoln Avenue at about 10:08 p.m. One officer used a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
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The officer experienced smoke inhalation and was transported to Lutheran General Hospital. Police said the officer was treated and released.
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No injuries were reported and the fire does not appear suspicious, police said.
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