The Paxton Hotel fire was on of the most graphic fires in recent history. The use of ground ladders player a big part in the rescues. The initial still-alarm on the fire came in at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday. Only 56 minutes later, at 5:01 a.m., it went to a five-alarm. Reportedly started by a space heater, many people were trapped by burglar bars on first-floor windows; 20 people died.. CBS news has a page for the report and video coverage HERE http://cbs2chicago.com/video/?id=56850@wbbm.dayport.com
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