RIVER GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was found dead and dozens were displaced after a fire Friday night in an apartment building in west suburban River Grove, fire officials said.
Fire crews responded just after 10 p.m. to the 3000-block of North Paris Avenue to reports of heavy fire and possible entrapment, River Grove Fire Chief Sean Flynn said Saturday morning.
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Crews did find large flames in the 12-unit building when they arrived.
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The fire appeared to have started in a third floor apartment. A person was also found already deceased on the third floor, Flynn said.
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The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
It's estimated that 26 people are displaced. The Red Cross is assisting them, Flynn said.