A fast-moving blaze tore through an apartment building Monday afternoon in the Lake of the Four Seasons community near Crown Point, Indiana, sending thick black smoke and flames into the air as residents scrambled to get out. Firefighters arrived to battle the flames, and officials said residents were evacuated with no immediate reports of injuries.
The fire broke out around 2:30 p.m. at 5050 Spinnaker Lane, and crews stayed on scene through the afternoon to knock down hot spots, according to CBS News Chicago. The outlet reported that everyone inside escaped safely and that the building appeared to be a total loss.
Local Fire Force And Response
The Lakes of the Four Seasons Volunteer Fire Force serves the lakeside neighborhood, according to the Lakes of the Four Seasons community website. The site notes that the volunteer department runs multiple stations and handles roughly 1,200 calls a year.
Damage And Displacement
As of Monday evening, authorities had not released a possible cause, and investigators were expected to examine the scene, CBS News Chicago reported. Public real-estate listings indicate that 5050 Spinnaker Lane is part of a multi-unit condo complex, suggesting several households were affected, according to a listing on Compass.
