Person: Chicago Fire Commissioner

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Twelve die in Chicago as balcony collapses at party

A woman who survived the collapse of a balcony in which at least 12 people died said she heard wood splitting just before she fell.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2003

I thought I'd die, says balcony collapse woman

A woman who survived a the collapse of a balcony in which at least 12 people died said she heard wood splitting just before she fell.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2003

Eleven killed, 35 injured, as balcony collapses at party

At least 11 people were killed and up to 35 were injured when a third-floor balcony on an apartment building collapsed during a party today, officials said in Chicago, USA.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2003