Roof Collapses During West Garfield Park Fire
CHICAGO (CBS) – A fire broke out Tuesday morning at a vacant building in Chicago's West Garfield Park neighborhood.
0420: S&B alarm 4718 W VanBuren fire on 2nd and 1st floor partial collapse of roof. Vacant building no injuries. pic.twitter.com/aSBsldgiWZ
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) October 4, 2016
Chicago Fire crews were called around 4:20 a.m. Tuesday morning, to a fire in the 4700 block of West Van Buren. The first and second floor of a vacant building were found on fire.
The fire caused part of the roof and the apartment's back porch to collapse, fire officials said.
CFD in defensive mood. Back porches collapsed. Small exposure to the east building out. pic.twitter.com/EExkrYIL0w
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) October 4, 2016
The fire has been stuck out. CFD remains on the scene.
A small exposure to a building to the east has also been put out.
No injuries have been reported. The Chicago Fire Department is conducting an investigation.
S&B alarm 4718 W VanBuren struck out. Companies continue on scene. No transports/injuries. Fire under investigation.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) October 4, 2016
CTA #54 Cicero buses were temporarily rerouted in both directions via Cicero, Chicago, Kostner, Division and Cicero due to fire department activity. CTA advises passengers to allow extra time and expect minor delays.