Fire erupts in abandoned building on Chicago's Northwest Side

Several homes were badly damaged in an overnight fire.

CHICAGO - A fire erupted in an abandoned apartment building on Chicago's Northwest Side early Friday.

Chicago police officers responded to the scene around 2:34 a.m. in the 4900 block of West Medill.

When officers arrived, the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) was already on the scene extinguishing the fire.

A total of three buildings were in flames, including an apartment building and two houses.

Residents were able to exit without any injuries.

There were no displacements, and a warming bus was at the scene for residents.

The cause of the fire remains unknown. There were reports of a firefighter receiving care at the scene of the fire, but CFD has not confirmed that information at this time.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by the Chicago Police Department along with witnesses at the scene.