Jun 20, 2024, 3:22 AM
Jun 18, 2024, 12:00 AM

Massive warehouse fire engulfs Chicago's West Side

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Highlights
  • A massive fire erupted at a building supply warehouse on Chicago's West Side.
  • The blaze was visible from miles away, causing a spectacle in the West Town neighborhood.
  • Firefighters are currently battling the intense fire.
Story

A massive fire broke out at a building supply warehouse on Chicago's west side Tuesday evening, creating a plume of black smoke visible for blocks. The fire started at a building in the West Town neighborhood, with pallets in flames. The Chicago Fire Department responded to the 4-11 alarm fire, with no reported injuries. The fire and smoke were so large that they were visible from miles away, causing disruptions to commuter trains in the area. People were stranded at Union Station, trying to find alternative transportation. The cause of the fire and further details were not immediately available.

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