Despite mayday call, no injuries in major house fire on Chicago’s South Side

Firefighters battling large blaze on Chicago's South Side

Firefighters are battling a large house fire on Chicago's South Side on Friday evening.

CHICAGO - A large house fire on Chicago’s South Side drew a massive emergency response Friday evening.

What we know:

The fire broke out shortly after 5 p.m. at a home near 82nd Street and Lafayette Avenue. 

Chicago fire officials said a "mayday" call was issued during the response, but no injuries were reported. The scene has since been secured.

What's next:

FOX 32 Chicago has a crew at the scene and will bring more updates to this story as they become available. 

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.