By Deanese Williams-Harris
Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO — Chicago firefighters were on the scene chasing hot spots at a furniture warehouse where an extra-alarm fire broke out overnight in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, officials said.
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— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 21, 2024
Large volume of pallets burning on the loading dock area, all companies working. The building contains furniture and pallets, NO injuries reportedatthistime. Updates as warranted (2). pic.twitter.com/YOL3lucJIP
Firefighters and police responded shortly before 10:45 p.m. Wednesday to a warehouse in the 4200 block of South Ashland Avenue. Fire officials said a large amount of pallets were burning on the loading dock area, and the building contained furniture and more pallets.
Eventually, the extra-alarm fire was struck out, and no injuries were reported, officials said.
The cause of the blaze was under investigation.
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