CHICAGO – Investigators looking into the Cicero fire that killed seven on Sunday are taking their time before deciding what caused that fire.
They are examining every possibility – and sources tell Newsradio 780 that one worker detected a possible telltale odor of gasoline as the bodies were being transported.
Linking a possible odor of gasoline to arson is a big leap. And investigators have not made that leap yet.
Cicero Town Spokesman Ray Hanania says he has not heard about the possible odor of gasoline.
“I don’t want to say it’s not true but I don’t know that myself for a fact. However I do know that the investigators, the state fire marshal and the fire department here are determined to get to whatever the truth is.”
Hanania he says he understands why this investigation is entering its fourth day.
“They want to ensure with complete certainty that this was an accident, and they don’t want to let go of any other possibilities until that certainty is completely confirmed.
“There may be things they’re finding that suggest that they keep investigating.”
Steve Miller reporting
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