Recovery house in suburban Chicago devastated by fire
CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports that despite the tragic circumstances, the nonprofit leader said it would rebuild the home that helps men in recovery.
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CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports that despite the tragic circumstances, the nonprofit leader said it would rebuild the home that helps men in recovery.
Road closures were in place along Bluff Road and Exchange Boulevard as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
The residents displaced by the fire are being assisted by the Salvation Army.
Chicago fire officials said they were able to put out the flames around 6:40 a.m. The firefighter was taken to Christ Hospital with minor injuries.
One of the residents told CBS 2 that the home was a residence for men who were recovering from alcohol addiction.
Crews have spent the time since the fire painstakingly re-creating the huge spire of the 900-year-old cathedral.
The woman and the officers were being treated for smoke inhalation Tuesday afternoon after the fire in Rogers Park.
Flames raced through the garage and quickly spread to the main house.
Strong winds created challenging conditions for firefighters battling a house fire on Tuesday afternoon in far north suburban Lake Villa.
The arsonist has set fire to items such as fences, garages, and trash cans.
Trains on the Red and Purple lines were shut down between Howard and Belmont due to the fire at Addison Street.
The High Ridge Chargers team of Rogers Park had all their conditioning equipment destroyed when a car was set on fire and the flames spread. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports.
The Fire Department called a mayday response for a firefighter unaccounted for.
The Fire Department called a mayday while fighting the fire in a house on Luna Avenue. A mayday is called if there are concerns that a firefighter is missing or unaccounted for, or is trapped or injured. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
Firefighters said they battled a stubborn fire at a strip mall in the 100 block of Roosevelt Road for almost 10 hours.
The fire spread rapidly, prompting a response from neighboring fire departments for more manpower.
The fire ripped through a house in Union, Illinois, in McHenry County.
The victim was identified as 61-year-old David Kuzavinis, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
Hazmat crews were on the scene, which was upgraded to a 3-11 alarm.
Smoke and flames were seen shooting from the roof of the 1.5-story warehouse, with multiple parts of the building caved in as a result.
Hazmat crews were on the scene, which was upgraded to a 3-11 alarm.
Piles of tires, old cardboard, and other debris were seen in the junkyard -- and appeared to be close to the flames.
The smoke can be seen for miles from the fire in the 1900 block of North Austin Avenue.
CBS 2 reached out for more information about this incident.
No one was hurt.
