Roof collapses amid large building fire in Oak Park, video shows

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Firefighters battle large fire in Oak Park, video shows

OAK PARK, Il. (WLS) -- Suburban firefighters battled a large building fire overnight in Oak Park.

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The fire began Tuesday night in the 1200-block of North Taylor Street near North Avenue.

Chopper 7 was over the scene on Wednesday morning as firefighters were monitoring any possible hotspots from the fire.

Oak Park Fire Chief JT Terry said the building was vacant at the time of the fire.

The CTA said #72 North buses were rerouted in via North Avenue, Ridgeland, Division and Austin.

Video also shows that most of the roof collapsed in the fire.

So far, no major injuries were reported.

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