Firefighters battled the blaze in Union County overnight. Crews worked in bitter cold temperatures while putting out the fire on S. Second Street in Plainfield. The fire was under control by 5:00 a.m. but not before forcing those inside out of the building.
One person was taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. No firefighters were injured. Red Cross is assisting eight people who were displaced. There is no word yet on what caused the fire.
Tony Caputo reporting from Monday morning…