A fire broke out in a three-story brick apartment building in the 2700 block of South 59th Court, the fire department said.

The fire did not affect the inside of the building, but did damage the roof, the fire department said. The fire was extinguished on the roof, and damage was minimized.

The fire was caused by a lightning strike, the fire department said.

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A resident in that room told firefighters he was charging his e-bike batteries, heard an explosion, and saw fire, evacuating with no injuries. Nearby rooms were also evacuated.

A fire investigator determined the fire was accidental, due to the charging of lithium-ion batteries.

Five people were displaced and given another room. Damage is estimated at $3,000.

The fire department urges people to not leave charging batteries unattended and when charging is finished or not monitoring charging, to unplug batteries.

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The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. Kenny Fire and Latham Fire were also called to the scene to help. Crews were on scene until 11:30 p.m.

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Family on scene says they know the mother and son are alive, but they’re not clear on their condition.

Family says the residence is a beloved family-owned apartment building occupied by several family members. But their main focus is on the recovery of their loved ones in the hospital.

“Everybody’s displaced at the moment,” Marcello Moore, family member of the victims, said. “Distraught about my sister and my nephew, but for the most part just holding on, trying to figure out what’s going on.

“The building is brick. It can be replaced. I’m more worried about my family members.”

WGN-TV has learned that there was also a mayday call on scene when a member of CFD was not able to be located. But that CFD member was able to self-evacuate shortly after the mayday call and is reportedly fine, according to fire officials.

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Of the 18 graduating recruits, 14 were from the Peoria Fire Department directly, while the other four were from neighboring agencies, including East Peoria and Morton.

“I think really the favorite part about it is just the acknowledgment, like the completion of 12 weeks of training, bringing your family, your friends and everybody together and really recognizing the grueling process that you just went through. One that I’ve been through before,” Peoria Fire Chief Shawn Sollberger said.

“I know what it’s like, and to see them get to the finish line. I think it’s pretty exciting,” he said.

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They reminded residents that ancient Egyptian royalty cannot be burned in the city of Zeigler, backyard pyramids must meet city code and mummies are considered “extra dry, combustible materials.”

Firefighters said “no citizens, camels or treasure chambers were harmed.”

They were able to safely extinguish the flames “before the Curse of Tut spread across Zeigler.”

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One person was pronounced dead at the scene, the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District said. Two people were transported to hospitals, with one needing to be airlifted.

Two neighboring homes were damaged by the fire and explosion. The cause of the initial explosion is under investigation.

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Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames visible from a two-story home. All occupants were alerted to the fire and evacuated prior to fire department arrival.

Due to structural concerns after a partial roof collapse, personnel evacuated the residence and began defensive operations. Crews used multiple hose lines and an aerial ladder to contain the fire and protect nearby homes.

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Officials say the flames have spread through the roof as crews remain in defensive mode. How the fire started was not immediately clear. Authorities did not immediately provide further information.

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The fire sent smoke blasting into the air, as seen in a Chicago Fire Department photo. Smoke from the fire could be seen from CBS Skywatch some distance away.

The squat building at the southwest corner of Pope John Paul II Drive and Rockwell Street appears to be composed of a storefront on the ground floor, along with apartments.

A Google Street View image from July 2025 shows what appears to be a vacant storefront with the words, “No mas” — Spanish for “no more” — sprayed on the window. Old bicycles and other items are seen along the parkway nearby.

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The Mattoon Fire Department was called to the 1300 block of Lafayette Avenue just after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday for a reported structure fire with occupants possibly still inside.

Crews arrived in just two minutes to find a two-and-a-half story duplex at 1304 Lafayette with fire and smoke coming from the back of the building. While crews deployed a hose line and began fighting the fire, two additional teams conducted a primary search of both units.

When firefighters arrived, bystanders were already in the process of helping an elderly woman evacuate her apartment, an effort Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss specifically credited to preventing any injuries.

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Ald. Debra Silverstein, 50th Ward, later identified the firefighter as Engineer Steven Decker.

“It is with profound sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that a 30-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department passed away today during a training exercise in our community. Engineer Steven Decker of our local Engine 71 lost his life in service to our city. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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