NEWS articles
Emergency crews were called to a fire in a four-story apartment building in the 1600 block of North Humboldt Avenue around 6:45 a.m. One resident suffered smoke inhalation.
almost 5 years ago | Shannon McGee
Firefighters rescued two victims trapped by the fire. The blaze injured three people, two of them critically. The fire's cause is under investigation.
5 years ago | Kwame Shorter
It's unclear how much damage the flames did to the building, and whether the home had working smoke detectors, the Fire Department says. The fire's cause is under investigation.
5 years ago | Andrew Dunn
Firefighters responded to the a call at 6708 North Sheridan at 7:30 a.m. The blaze started in a ninth-floor apartment and forced emergency workers to evacuate some residents.
5 years ago | Kwame Shorter
Firefighters rescued two people calling for help from the second-story windows of a burning three-flat. One of those injured was a police officer.
5 years ago | Kwame Shorter
A South Side zinc factory burned for more than two hours early Monday morning, requiring a hazardous materials team and more than 100 firefighters before it was brought under control.
5 years ago | Kwame Shorter
The former site of the Chicago Silk Flower company was left with significant damage Friday after a fire that required more than 65 firefighters and more than two hours to extinguish.
5 years ago | Andrew Dunn
Owners of junk and recycling facilities could have their licenses suspended if they deal in parts from fire hydrants. Theft of hydrant parts is a safety problem, some officials say.
5 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
5 years ago | Aisha Qidwae
Firefighters arrived to find the front porches of the complex completely burned. More than a dozen residents were forced from their homes.
5 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
Slipped on ice battling attic fire
over 5 years ago | Ashley Mouldon
Transported to hospital in unknown condition
over 5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
One man injured
over 5 years ago | Aisha Qidwae
No injuries reported
over 5 years ago | Carrie Topolinski
Western Avenue closed during 2-alarm blaze
over 5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
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