GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) — Heavy smoke and flames tore through a three-story building at the Ellyn Crossing Apartments in Glendale Heights on Sunday.
Fire crews responded to the complex just after 10 a.m. Residents said the fire started on the third floor.
It was a chaotic and frightening scene as people rushed outside to safety.
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Resident Anllela Riobuena said she woke up to first responders banging on her door, telling them to get out immediately…