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Fifteen Hurt As Fire Ravages Chicago Dress Shop
A West Side dress shop fire at 4000 West Madison injured fifteen shoppers and workers, with three children among the injured. Fire officials said doors jammed in the crush hindered escapes while victims were rescued by firefighters and passersby. Security guard Roger Cheers described aiding evacuees from a second floor area and assisting others at a side exit.
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