Fire on Washington Street injures one
Photo courtesy of the Evanston Fire Department
The residents of the building evacuated before firefighters arrived. One resident received medical care, according to the fire department.
February 13, 2023
A fire on the fourth floor of a multi-residential building at 725 Washington St. injured one resident Monday.
The Evanston Fire Department responded to reports of smoke odor and fire alarms at about 4 p.m., and first responders extinguished the fire in less than 20 minutes. The department is still investigating the cause of the fire.
Building residents evacuated before firefighters arrived. One person received medical care, according to the fire department.
According to State Farm, cooking, heating and electrical systems are the most common causes of home fires. In general, the fire department recommends residents check smoke alarm batteries on a regular basis, keep a fire extinguisher at home and practice safety around cooking, grilling, fire pits and home heating.
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