Abandoned home catches fire in Englewood

Monday, October 19, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- An abandoned home caught fire in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

Flames spread rapidly through the two-story structure in the 400-block of West 56th Place. Smoke billowed out of the roof around 6:40 a.m. Monday. It could be seen for miles.

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Firefighters were called off the roof and out of the building because there was concern about a possible roof collapse. They battled the blaze from the outside, pouring water on the vacant building.
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No injuries were reported.

Investigators said the fire may have started in the basement. They are looking into the cause.
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