Just reported on MSNBC, awaiting further details. . . .
NBC5 report and feed is here
Chicago Sun-Times:
Fire reported at Empress Casino in Joliet
March 20, 2009
Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at the Empress Casino in southwest suburban Joliet.
Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at the casino at 2300 Empress Dr. about 10 a.m., according to a spokeswoman for the Joliet Fire Department.
The fire was reported in a section of the casino which is under construction, but the spokeswoman had no further details.
No reports of injuries had been received as of 10:30 a.m., she said.
1 comment:
Where were the sprinklers?
Did the building have them?
The installation of sprinklers may have been waived in the original construction: because, the original owners were pals with Joliet officials.
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