5 displaced by South Chicago apartment fire, officials say

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Sunday, April 2, 2023
5 displaced by South Side apartment fire, officials say
Five people were displaced by a South Chicago fire near East 88th Street and South Houston Avenue, the Chicago Fire Department said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Five people will have to find a new place to stay after a fire broke out in their apartment building.

The fire broke out on Sunday morning near East 88th Street and South Houston Avenue in the South Chicago neighborhood. Video captured the glow from the flames.

Officials said no one was hurt.

Firefighters were still on the scene at about 8 a.m. checking for hot spots.

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