No one was reported injured when fire in a building in the West Side Austin neighborhood spread to a second building before firefighters could extinguish the blaze.
Firefighters responded about 4:45 p.m. to a fire in a two-story, 75-by-50-foot building at 5261 W. North Ave., according to Fire Media.
The first building was reported to be "heavily involved" in flames, which also spread to a three-story 50-by-50-foot building in the same block, Fire Media said.
No injuries were reported. The still-and-box alarm was canceled and fire extinguished by about 5:10 p.m., Fire Media said. Initial searches of the buildings found no one inside.
Division Avenue remained closed in the area as of 5:10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:12:41 GMT
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Chicago Public Schools wrap up classes this week, and that means some of the schools will only be open for a few more days before they are closed as part of the CPS 5-year reorganization plan.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:27:58 GMT
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
A southwest suburban teen pleaded guilty to being drunk when he fatally struck a 4-year-old girl chasing a ball in the street has been sentenced to probation and community service.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:55:58 GMT
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
Police ask the Albany Park/Mayfair community to be vigilant, walk in pairs and avoid strangers, after a woman was sexually assaulted Monday night near the entrance to a CTA Blue Line station.
