Abandoned building catches fire, collapses in Fuller Park, CFD says

Sunday, October 26, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There were sounds of crashing debris after an abandoned building on the city's South Side collapsed in a fire overnight.



The fire happened Saturday night just before midnight near 54th Place and South Shields Avenue.

Chicago fire officials said no one was hurt.

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The cause of the fire is being investigated.



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