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Fire, explosions hit downtown East Chicago
Updated: Sunday, 10 Mar 2013, 3:09 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 10 Mar 2013, 3:09 PM EDT
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) - A fire fueled by several explosions destroyed several businesses in downtown East Chicago.
The Times of Munster and the Post-Tribune of Merrillville reported the fire began about 4:30 p.m. Saturday and was brought under control within three hours.
East Chicago Mayor Anthony Copeland says one firefighter was injured after being struck by a fire hose.
The building covering half of a city block houses a recycling business and an auto glass company.
Nearby resident Juan Puente says a fireball erupted from the recycling business.
Another nearby resident, Ron Nieblas, says he heard several explosions.
The fire produced black smoke that was visible for miles, drawing a large of onlookers from East Chicago, Hammond and other communities.
Copeland says the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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