A fire in Chicago Heights broke out at a Morgan Li furniture factory on Monday morning near 11th and Washington.
Chicago Heights officials said the Environmental Protection Agency was on-scene checking air quality, and reported no threat to the community. But, some residents still have their own questions.Witnesses described surreal moments as the fire torched the south suburban facility.
The warehouse belonged to Morgan Li, a company that creates custom furniture for businesses across the country and around the world. Raul Avalos said the fire sent an ashy substance nearly three miles away, coating his driveway and cars and leaving him with questions.
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