Firefighter injured in Bridgeport fire early Wednesday morning

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A large early morning fire in Bridgeport is under investigation.

The fire took place at around 6 a.m. Wednesday morning at 3329 S. Morgan St.


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Video shows large flames shooting from the roof of the building, and heavy emergency responder presence.

The three-story building has businesses on the first floor and apartments above.

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Residents that were home at the time were able to escape safely.
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The Chicago Fire Department tweeted that human services were requested for residents of the building.



One firefighter was transported to a nearby hospital due to a minor injury that occurred while working to extinguish the fire.



The cause of the fire has not been released.
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