Overview
- The Chicago Fire Department responded to a blaze in the 4500 block of South Laflin Street on June 11 and upgraded the incident to an extra-alarm to bring additional crews.
- Live and aerial video showed heavy smoke, visible flames and an apparent roof collapse with damage reported to an adjacent building.
- Officials said one person was injured and 14 people were displaced, and the injured person’s condition has not been released.
- The extra-alarm designation mobilized multiple firefighting units and ambulances to the scene while crews worked to contain the blaze.
- The cause of the fire remains under investigation and officials will assess structural damage and housing needs for displaced residents as follow-up coverage continues.