100 firefighters battle large South Side blaze
Firefighters responded to a blaze Nov. 19, 2020, at 82nd and Cottage Grove Avenue. | Chicago Fire Dept.
CHICAGO - Firefighters have been battling a blaze for over two hours Thursday morning in Chatham on the South Side.
Flames shot through the roof and “severe damage” was reported at the mixed-use, partially occupied building at 82nd and Cottage Grove Avenue, according to Chicago Fire Dept. spokesman Larry Merritt.
Crews were called about 8:20 a.m., and there were no reported injuries, he said.
About 100 personnel and 40 fire engines and trucks were still working to put out the fire at 10:30 a.m.
Firefighters responded to a blaze Nov. 19, 2020, at 82nd and Cottage Grove Avenue. | Chicago Fire Dept.