Firefighter, 4 residents hurt in Rockford high-rise apartment fire

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) – One firefighter and four residents were hurt during a fire at a high-rise apartment building in downtown Rockford early Thursday morning.

Rockford Fire Department crews arrived at the Park Terrace building at 1000 Chamberlain Street around 4 a.m.

RFD Chief Michele Pankow said the firefighter and residents who were hurt sustained minor injuries and were sent to the hospital. Investigators also said the fire itself was contained to the first floor, but the smoke had spread throughout the building.

Other residents on higher floors in the building said they were stuck at first, but were eventually able to get down. The Fire Department said the building housed approximately 150 residents who were evacuated and rehoused.

Investigators have not yet confirmed how the fire started, and said the cause was still under investigation.

Damage was estimated at $50,000.

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