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Fire breaks out in Chicago's Hancock skyscraper

Updated on: 22 November,2015 09:43 AM IST  | 
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Authorities say a fire that broke out about halfway up the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago's tallest skyscrapers, has been put out. Five people were injured.

Fire breaks out in Chicago's Hancock skyscraper

Chicago: Authorities say a fire that broke out about halfway up the John Hancock Center, one of Chicago's tallest skyscrapers, has been put out. Five people were injured.


Flames and thick smoke poured out of an east side window on the 50th floor yesterday. Authorities said the fire did not leave the residential unit where it began but the apartment was gutted and other residents on the floor would be displaced.


The Fire department said the fire was accidental. The iconic 99-floor building also has offices, shops and an observation floor popular with tourists.


The Fire Department's media office tweeted that of the injured, two were in good condition and three were stable. A spokesman couldn't immediately be reached to provide details.

Firefighters conducted floor-by-floor searches to ensure people were safe.

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