Video shows apparent explosion before massive fire at suburban townhomes; firefighter injured

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Video shows apparent explosion before massive fire at suburban townhomes; firefighter injured
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An explosion appears to precede a massive fire that ripped through townhomes in Maine Township, in unincorporated Des Plaines, Thursday.

Doorbell camera video, given exclusively to ABC7, captured an apparent explosion at the start of a fire that detroyed townhouses in Maine Township.A firefighter was injured Thursday as a massive fire ripped through homes in unincorporated Maine Township Thursday evening, according to officials.

Doorbell camera obtained exclusively by ABC7 captured a sudden apparent explosion before flames began sweeping through the townhome. Officials said the fire started just after 4 p.m. in one unit before spreading to three others. The roof caed in. The firefighter received some burns during firefighting efforts and was taken to hospital for treatment after fire was out, officials said.

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