Crews Respond to Fatal Bensenville (IL) Apartment Fire

Chicago firefighters in Squad 7 bucket working at fatal apartment fire

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Northern Illinois fire photographer Tim Olk recently shared photos from the scene of a fatal apartment fire early Monday in Bensenville, Illinois. One person was reported dead and dozens more displaced by this fire, with Chicago firefighters responding to aid Bensenville and other companies.

A 64-year-old male victim died in the fire, which consumed the top floor of the apartment complex, according to ABC News. The fire spread from the victim’s apartment to the third floor of the adjacent building. A total of 26 fire departments responded to the fire.

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