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Bloomington Firefighters Rescue Residents From Third-Floor Balconies in Apartment Fire

Officials are assessing whether The Gables Apartments can be safely reoccupied.

Overview

  • Crews responded to The Gables Apartments on the 9700 block of Grand Avenue South in Bloomington and used ladders to remove several people from third-floor balconies.
  • The Bloomington Fire Department said the blaze was contained to the third floor and parts of the attic.
  • Firefighters extinguished the flames and began evaluating if the building is safe for residents to return.
  • Officials reported no immediate information on possible injuries.
  • Aerial footage showed siding near the roof scorched black, signaling visible exterior damage under review.