One Killed in Rolling Meadows Apartment Building Fire

Fire victim jumped out of third floor apartment building

One person has died after jumping from the third floor of an apartment building that caught fire in Rolling Meadows Wednesday evening.

Fire officials received a call reporting the flames at about 8:30 p.m. at the three-story Northwest suburban apartment building at 5201 Carriageway Drive.

The remaining residents of the building were evacuated.

Firefighters spent hours trying to douse the flames. No other injuries have been reported.

Jerry Holmes from the Red Cross says they are helping three families find housing, food and clothing.

This story is developing, check back for details.

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