Video shows firefighters battle car fire, Skokie police say no injuries

Updated 3 hours ago
SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Chopper 7 was over the scene as firefighters extinguished a car fire Thursday in Skokie.



The fire happened at Gross Point Rd and Old Orchard.

VIDEO: Skokie firefighters battle car fire in north suburbs on Thursday morning.



Chopper 7 was over the scene at about 6 a.m.



Video shows firefighters extinguish the car fire within minutes.

Skokie police said no injuries were reported.

The Evanston Fire Department assisted Skokie.

Police added that there was no crash and the fire resulted from an apparent mechanical issue.
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