CFD battles blaze in Back of the Yards
Firefighters spent hours battling an extra-alarm fire at a Back of the Yards food processing plant on Thursday. It was dangerous, made worse by high winds. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
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Firefighters spent hours battling an extra-alarm fire at a Back of the Yards food processing plant on Thursday. It was dangerous, made worse by high winds. CBS 2's Sara Machi has the story.
The fire started at a warehouse near 41st and Halsted, and later spread to multiple buildings.
It was not clear if anyone was hurt, or what caused the fire.
"Rocio was a talented journalist who deeply cared about her community and wanted to make the city a better place for everyone."
The fiery crash caused some intense moments for those involved – and for drivers caught in the middle. Fortunately, nobody was injured.
CBS 2's Kris Habermel reports all northbound lanes of I-294 near Willow Springs are closed until the area is cleared.
CBS 2's Kris Habermehl reports one of the vehicles was an 18-wheeler car carrier and the massive flames came from the gasoline in the cars being carried.
The fire is on I-294 on the Tri_State tollway Mile Long Bridge.
Chicago firefighter Drew Price died Monday after falling through a light shaft while fighting a blaze in Lincoln Park. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
Firefighter Drew Price, of Truck 44, died Monday morning after falling through the roof while fighting a fire on Lincoln Avenue. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports on a community stepping up to honor a hero at Price's firehouse.
CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini has been investigating what happened before and after firefighter Drew Price fell through the roof of a Lincoln Park building while fighting a fire.
Price died after falling through a light shaft while battling a blaze in Lincoln Park. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.
The Chicago Fire Department is mourning the loss of veteran firefighter Andrew "Drew" Price. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Firefighter Andrew Price fell through the roof while fighting a fire on Lincoln Avenue and later died.
The building on Lincoln Avenue where Chicago firefighter Andrew Price fell to his death while battling a blaze early Monday is tied together with the neighboring buildings, with no gangways in between. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
A wedding party escaped a near disaster on Saturday when the limo bus they hired went up in flames on Chicago's West Side. CBS 2's Sara Machi had the story.
The fire broke out in a frame house that appeared to have two units at 3225 W. 38th Pl., just west of Kedzie Avenue.
A man was also rushed to the hospital from the scene of the fire on West 38th Place. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Initial reports indicated there had been a house explosion, but there was no evidence pointing to that.
The fire broke out in in a transformer alongside the back of a building on Barry Avenue just east of Broadway.
The firefighters showed what happened if you drop a frozen turkey into a fryer with hot oil without taking precautions. Some dramatic flames were part of the demonstrations.
Three individuals were able to escape safely and told officials that they believed a male was possibly still inside.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as crews were battling a large house fire in Chicago.
After neighbors told CBS 2 about an arsonist setting fire to Halloween decorations, police said the suspect is wanted for setting eight fires, all on the North Side. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray tracked down video of one of his crimes.
Neighbors said the situation was very scary because, at the time of the incident, there were five kids sleeping inside the home.
