Six pets died and as many as 15 people were displaced after an apartment fire in a building known as the historic Robert Musch home (circa 1900s), which was later converted to an apartment building (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ
Police and firefighter/paramedics from Antioch responded about 3:09 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 , 2021 to a report of black smoke showing from the historic William Musch home, currently an apartment building, at 24220 West North Avenue in Antioch.
Antioch Fire Department Battalion Chief 21 upon arrival reported heavy fire showing from the second floor with people trapped. The people were rescued, but ultimately 15 residents as all four apartment units in the building became uninhabitable due to the fire, smoke and water. The residents were rescued from the balcony as they were trying to rescue their pets. Six pets died in the fire involving the 2-story building — a house converted into a 4-unit apartment building.
One resident was injured and assessed by paramedics. There were no reports of any injuries to firefighters.
Six pets died in the fire, and at least 12 pets were displaced.
The American Red Cross responded to assist residents with temporary shelter.
The Antioch Battalion Chief had activated a MABAS Box Alarm to the Second Level based on smoke he was seeing while en route to the fire call at the northwest corner of North Avenue and Trevor Road.
Tenders or tankers were used to bring a water supply to extinguish the fire because no fire hydrants are located near the fire scene.
The home was built by William Musch, a German immigrant born in 1877, according to the Lakes Region Historical Society. Chicago business man William Musch ran a successful business and married Lillian Klauss in 1905. In 1918, he moved to Antioch and acquired a large tract of land on Sylvan Beach Road (named for the Sylvan Beach Hotel). Later Sylvan Beach Road was renamed North Avenue. Musch built the home on North Avenue at Trevor Road to serve as a large residence for his family of six daughters and one son.
The building also served as a school for young students, and most recently was developed as a four-unit apartment building.
The Lakes Region Historical Society (antiochhistory.org) is dedicated to preserving the rich history of Antioch, Illinois, and the Chain O’ Lakes area.
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