Firefighter injured as blaze damages Northwest Side residential building: officials

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Apartment fire near O'Hare

There's also an apartment fire near O'Hare. This the Honey-Bee Complex in the 8600 block of Foster Avenue. And you can see just how close this is to the airport with planes in the background.

One firefighter is hospitalized and several residents were evacuated Friday after a large fire broke out at a residential building on Chicago’s Northwest Side.

What we know:

The blaze started around 4 p.m. at a complex in the 8600 block of North Foster Avenue, near O’Hare International Airport.

Heavy smoke was seen pouring from the top of the building as firefighters used a ladder truck to attack the flames.

According to the Chicago Fire Department, four units on the upper floor sustained significant fire damage and a partial roof collapse. All units on the lower floors experienced smoke and water damage.

One firefighter was taken to a hospital after slipping and falling. No other injuries were reported, officials said.

A nearby school and all residents of the complex were evacuated during the response. More than 100 firefighters were called to the scene.

What's next:

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by video obtained from the scene and the Chicago Fire Department. 

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