Draft:Tri-Star New Lenox Fire

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The New Lenox Tri Star Fire was a significant industrial fire that occurred on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Tri-Star Cabinets & Top Co. facility in New Lenox, Illinois. The fire caused extensive damage to the warehouse portion of the business and resulted in a large-scale response from local fire departments.


Info	New Lenox Tri-Star Fire
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Date	October 17, 2024
Location:	Tri-Star Cabinets & Top Co., 1000 S. Cedar Rd., New Lenox, IL
Type:	lndustrial fire
Severity	Three-alarm fire
Injuries:	None
Damage:	Extensive damage to the warehouse
Response:	Over 200 firefighters from 22 departments

Timeline

10:30AM The fire was reported.

11:00AM The fire was upgraded to a three-alarm event.

1:00PM Firefighters gained control of the blaze.

4:00PM The scene was cleared.

Impact

The fire caused significant damage to the Tri-Star Cabinets & Top Co. facility, disrupting operations and potentially impacting jobs. The fire created traffic congestion and air quality concerns in the surrounding area. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by local authorities.

Response

Multiple fire departments from the region responded to the scene. Other emergency services, such as paramedics and police officers, were also on the scene to provide support.

Aftermath

Fire investigators are assessing the extent of the damage to the building and equipment.

References

CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/new-lenox-fire-tri-star-cabinets/
Patch: https://patch.com/illinois/newlenox/heavy-smoke-crews-battle-fire-tri-star-cabinets-new-lenox
FOX 32 Chicago: https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/massive-fire-destroys-new-lenox-cabinet-company