Firefighters respond to fire at abandoned church on East Side; family displaced
CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicago fire crews responded to a fire at an abandoned church in the East Side neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Officials say around 5 a.m. over 100 firefighters arrived at the 3-11 blaze, in the 10300 block of South Avenue H.
They say crews became defensive as the walls became bowed, but are making progress in extinguishing the fire.
No injuries were reported.
A family next door to the church was displaced as a result.
Media Alert Correct address for the 3-11 is 10310 S. Avenue H, abandoned church. Family next door at 10305 displaced. No reported injuries thus far (2). pic.twitter.com/H8DLM5bsaI
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) June 25, 2023
3-11 update: Starting rehab and rotating CO's, rams/lines/TL's/snorkel working and continuing to make great progress (2) pic.twitter.com/OZmlyT0WLc
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) June 25, 2023
Crews are still on scene checking for hotspots. No word yet on how it started.