House catches fire in Back of the Yards

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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Chopper 7HD was over the scene of a house fire in Chicago's New City neighborhood.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago firefighters are battling a blaze at a home on Chicago's South Side.

Crews from the Chicago Fire Department responded to the 4600-block of South Paulina Street in the Back of the Yards neighborhood around or shortly after 4 p.m.

Chopper 7HD was over the scene as crews fought the fire, and flames burst through the roof.

No injuries have been reported. Fire officials said the building next door to the home sustained some fire damage, but it was not significant. It is not known if the home is occupied or by how many people.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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