The Red Cross said 50 to 60 people were displaced, but luckily, no one was injured.
Fire investigators said the fire that tore through a condo complex in Palatine was accidental, and might have been started by a cigarette on a balcony.reports investigators used a drone to inspect parts of the charred building because of structural safety concerns.Dozens of people were displaced after the fire ripped through the northwest suburban apartment complex, causing part of the roof to collapse earlier this month.
"It's awful," witness Sarah Martinez said. "It's going to affect many families in the area and we are very sad for them."The exterior of the building was left in shambles.
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