Hancock fire started by burning candle, fire officials say

Sunday, November 22, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Fire investigators said Sunday that a burning candle started the flames that ripped through an apartment on the 50th floor of the Hancock Center Saturday afternoon.

Five people suffered minor injuries.
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Officials said the fire started in a bedroom at the residence.





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