On October 15, 2024, at 1:49 PM, firefighters responded to a blaze at a warehouse located at 1050 St. Charles St. in Elgin. The fire, fueled by five-gallon containers of flammable liquids and rubber matting used for concrete stamping, was brought under control in about an hour. Fortunately, no one was inside the building at the time, and no injuries were reported. Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire, with an estimated financial loss of approximately $500,000.
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On October 15, 2024, at approximately 1:49 PM, a significant fire broke out at a warehouse located at 1050 St. Charles St. in Elgin. The Elgin Fire Chief, Robb Cagann, reported that firefighters arrived to find a storage building engulfed in flames. Fortunately, the building, which served as a storage facility for a concrete company, was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
The fire was particularly dangerous due to the presence of five-gallon containers filled with flammable liquids and rubber matting used for concrete stamping. These materials significantly exacerbated the fire, leading to an upgraded box alarm response that brought nine additional fire agencies to the scene. The firefighters worked diligently and managed to bring the blaze under control in about an hour.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and no one was harmed during the incident. Investigators are currently working to determine the exact cause of the fire, which remains under investigation. The estimated financial loss from the fire is approximately $500,000, reflecting the damage to the building and its contents.
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