New details were released about a fire that erupted at The Patrick Haley Mansion in Joliet Wednesday.
At about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Joliet Fire responded to the Haley Mansion at 17 S. Center St. for reports of a fire.Crews vented the roof and found heavy fire in the attic, Joliet Fire said.
Crews then entered the second floor to open the ceiling to attack the fire. The fire was under control within 40 minutes.Joliet Fire said Haley Mansion employees were working in the building at the time of the fire preparing for an event that was supposed to take place at the venue that evening.The venue suffered heavy damage to the third floor and the attic, while the first and second floors suffered water damage, Joliet Fire said.
The cause of the fire is determined to be accidental. However, the exact cause has not yet been determined.that I have read and agree
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