4 injured in fire at apartment building in Crestwood, officials say

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Thursday, December 5, 2024
4 injured in fire at apartment building in south suburbs: officials
Four people were injured in a fire Wednesday at an apartment building on 128th Street in Crestwood, fire department officials said.

CRESTWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- At least four people were injured after a fire broke out Wednesday at an apartment building in the south suburbs,

The fire was located in the 5700 block of 128th Street in Crestwood, fire department officials said.

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Fire crews responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m. and were able to extinguish the fire quickly, officials said.

Four adults were taken to hospitals. One was in serious condition and three were in good condition.

The 12-unit apartment building is now uninhabitable, officials said. The Red Cross is helping displaced residents.

No further information was immediately available.

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