Blue Line trains running with major delays after ‘minor fire’ at track level near Forest Park

CHICAGO - CTA Blue Line trains are running with major delays Thursday following “a minor fire at track level” near Forest Park.

The CTA first announced the fire about 6:05 a.m. and fully suspended service between the Forest Park and Cicero stations about 20 minutes later. Trains were operating on their normal route again as of 6:45 a.m., the transit authority said.

The CTA is advising Blue Line riders to allow for extra travel time as normal service is restored.