Mayday called as firefighters battle building fire in Ukrainian Village, CFD says

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Friday, March 14, 2025
Trapped firefighter safe, rescues cat from Ukrainian Village fire
The fire happened on Friday near Thomas Street and Damen Avenue.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago firefighters battled a building blaze on the city's Northwest Side, video shows.

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ABC7 Chicago's cameras captured as dozens of firefighters worked the scene at about 11 a.m. near Thomas Street and Damen Avenue.

Video shows as dozens watched as crews responded to the Ukrainian Village fire.

A "mayday" was inititally called as firefighters battled the blaze.

One firefighter was taken to an area hopsital for observation, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

It is unknown if there were any injuries.

One woman who CFD said lived in the building was reunited with her cat.

The extent of the damaged to the building have not been released.

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