Kankakee hi-rise apartment fire displaces tenants

The hi-rise Eastridge Apartment Complex on east Court Street in Kankakee alerted the Kankakee City Fire Department Sunday. A fire was contained to a single apartment, but six other rental units were affected by smoke and water damage. No serious injury was reported. But a handful of people were treated for smoke inhalation.

The fire affected all six apartment rentals on the 6th floor. Kankakee fire reports nine tenants were in need of temporary housing until cleanup is completed.

Damage estimates are at $25, 000. The box-alarm, due to the hi-rise building, brought in several fire departments.

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