A large fire broke out in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood Thursday afternoon, impacting multiple buildings and necessitating a large response from firefighters.
The blaze broke out shortly before 12:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of West Drummond Place at a 2.5 story building, according to Chicago fire officials.
The fire further expanded into a two-alarm fire, officials said.
2-11 Fire - 5553 W Drummond Pl all companies working pic.twitter.com/iHYazYMy0C
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) January 9, 2025
Footage posted by the Chicago Fire Department shortly after 1:30 p.m. showed flames emerging through the roof of the structure.
5553 Drummond. 2 11 alarm 2.5 story frame heavy fire upper level. Going defensive. Exposure to the east ignition. pic.twitter.com/8a8JG2SulU
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) January 9, 2025
According to the American Red Cross, six people were displaced due to the fire, though no injuries were reported.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation. There was no further information available.
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