City vehicle engulfed in flames in Pilsen, caused by roof light bar electrical fire, CPD says: VIDEO

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Fire Department responded to a car engulfed in flames Thursday morning on the city's Southwest Side.

The car was a city-owned vehicle, and the fire was caused by an electrical issue, authorities said.

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The fire broke out before 11 a.m. near West 17th Place and South Union Avenue, in the Pilsen neighborhood.

A Chicago car fire involving a city vehicle engulfed in flames in Pilsen near 17th and Union was caused by a light bar electrical fire, police said.

Chicago police said the fire started in the interior roof of the car near a light bar.

The occupants of the vehicle were able to exit safely and no injuries were reported.

No further information was immediately available.