Firefighters in northwest suburban Prospect Heights kept an eye on hot spots Thursday morning after a condominium complex went up in flames and hundreds of people were left homeless.
So far, there is no word on a cause. Fire officials said it started in a single unit.
Chopper 7HD was live over the scene Thursday morning, showing the extent of the damage. Firefighters watched for hot spots and a ladder truck throwing water on one of the buildings gutted by fire Wednesday afternoon.
The fire triggered a massive response. Hundreds of people lost everything as they watched the flames spread, tearing through three large buildings in the 800-block of McIntosh Court. Officials said 96 units were destroyed.The hollowed-out design of the roof allowed the flames to spread unpredictably.
Officials said three people suffered minor injuries, including a firefighter. They are all expected to be OK.