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Metra Southwest service resumes with delays after railyard fire

By Elyssa Kaufman

/ CBS Chicago

Metra Southwest service resumes after fire

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A large railyard fire temporarily stopped Metra's Southwest service line Friday morning. 

All train activity has resumed after being halted at Columbus and Western avenues. 

The Chicago Fire Department confirmed this was a level 2 hazmat situation. 

No injuries have been reported. 

This is a developing story. 

Elyssa Kaufman

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence.

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