No injuries as firefighters contain fire at Michigan Ave. apartment complex

At approximately 1 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, the Evanston Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in a three story apartment complex in the 500 block of Michigan Avenue. First-arriving units reached the scene within minutes, but heavy smoke made the initial fire attack and searches difficult. Firefighters and equipment from five neighboring communities were eventually utilized. Thanks to a well-coordinated and aggressive fire response, firefighters were able to contain the fire to the basement area of origin, preventing it from spreading to upper floors and minimizing smoke and heat damage. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. No injuries as firefighters contain fire at Michigan Ave. apartment complex is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.