Chicago Firefighter Hurt in Auto Shop Blaze

    Sept. 12, 2011
    -- Sept. 11--A Chicago firefighter sustained minor injuries and a three-story apartment building was temporarily evacuated this morning after an auto shop caught fire in the Belmont Central neighborhood, officials said. The fire began about 6 a.m. at 5614 W. Grand Avenue and was under control by 7:30 a.m., said Chicago Fire Department Chief Joseph Roccasalva. The business is listed in public records as Dannys Auto Glass, officials said.

    Source Chicago Tribune

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    Sept. 11--A Chicago firefighter sustained minor injuries and a three-story apartment building was temporarily evacuated this morning after an auto shop caught fire in the Belmont Central neighborhood, officials said.

    The fire began about 6 a.m. at 5614 W. Grand Avenue and was under control by 7:30 a.m., said Chicago Fire Department Chief Joseph Roccasalva.

    The business is listed in public records as Dannys Auto Glass, officials said.

    While there were no injuries to residents, officials had to evacuate a three-floor apartment next to the business as a precaution, Roccasalva said. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending to the building next door, Roccasalva said.

    The injured firefighter sustained minor injuries which were not considered life-threatening and was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital for evaluation, said Roccasalva.

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