Four Injured in Oak Park (IL) Explosions, Fire

Four people were injured yesterday in explosions and a fire that went to three alarms in the village of Oak Park, Illinois, which is located on the western edge of Chicago.

The local CBS affiliate (http://cbsloc.al/1sCgeu7) reports that several Turano Bakery employees were attempting to change a propane tank in the garage area of their parking lot when an accident occurred, sparking the fire. Additional propane tanks and some gasoline reportedly contributed to the fire spread.

The report said one person was severely burned, while three others were transported, treated, and released.

The explosion reportedly caused a partial collapse of the structure.

In the above video from the Chicago Sun-Times, Oak Park Fire Chief Kevin Wiley discusses firefighters‘ response to the fire.

Read more at http://cbsloc.al/1sCgeu7.

RELATED TRAINING

Syracuse (NY) Maria Regina College

Flames Engulf the Top of Former Maria Regina College in Syracuse (NY)

Firefighters battled a large blaze at the former Maria Regina College Friday night on Syracuse’s North Side.
Colorado Spring (CO) Homeless Encampment Fire

Colorado Springs (CO) Fire Department Knocks Down Homeless Encampment Fire

The Colorado Springs Fire Department knocked down a fire at a homeless encampment near Interstate 25 and Bijou Street Friday afternoon.