Fire breaks out in house in Chicago's Old Town community
A fire broke out Thursday morning in a historic home in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
The fire was reported during the 7 a.m. hour in the 1800 block of North Cleveland Avenue, just north of Menomonee Street.
Firefighters were seen on the roof of the two-story home, and had cut a hole in the roof for ventilation.
The severity of the fire and whether there were any injuries were not immediately learned.
The residential area of the Lincoln Park-Old Town community where the building is located is a mix of historic homes and new luxury construction.
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