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Officials: At least six families displaced by massive fire near Arlington Heights

CHICAGO -- Six families are displaced after a large fire broke out at an apartment building near Arlington Heights.

Crew responded to the 2300 block of West Nichols Road in unincorporated Cook County. Flames could be seen shooting out of the roof of the multi-unit building.

Firefighters begin the clean up on the scene of an apartment fire on Nichols Rd., just south of Lake Cook Rd. in Long Grove on Tuesday night, Feb. 4, 2025. John Starks

At least half a dozen fire and EMS response vehicles were visible at the scene. The American Red Cross is also there.

Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes said he has not heard of any injuries.

No further details were immediately available about the circumstances surrounding the fire or the cause.

Firefighters gather as a ladder truck sprays water on the scene of an apartment fire on Nichols Rd., just south of Lake Cook Rd. in Long Grove on Tuesday night, Feb. 4, 2025. John Starks
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