Fire breaks out in chute at Waldorf Astoria Residences; ambulances called in as precaution
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A fire broke out in the Waldorf Astoria Residences on the Near North Side Wednesday evening.
The Chicago Fire Department was trying to contain a fire on the lower roof area of the luxury condo building at 11 E. Walton St. as of 10 p.m.
The fire was in a ventilation chute, according to the Fire Department. There were moderate smoke conditions, the CFD said.
The Fire Department called an EMS Plan 1 to send five ambulances as a precaution, but no injuries were reported.
By 10:31 p.m., the fire was under control. The Fire Department is investigating whether an issue with a wood-burning stove may have been to blame.
