Chicago firefighters battle house fire in Jefferson Park, police say

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago firefighters battled a house fire overnight into Tuesday on the city's Northwest Side.



The fire broke out at about 11:14 p.m. in the 5400-block of West Windsor Avenue in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.

The fire spread to the home next door as well. Some neighbors reported hearing what they describe as a small explosion before noticing the fire.

Despite damage to the properties, no injuries were reported.



The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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