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Building in Edgewater engulfed in flames

Fire engulfs structure on North Broadway, at the border of Edgewater and Rogers Park neighborhoods in Chicago, on Saturday.

Building in Edgewater engulfed in flames
Building in Edgewater engulfed in flames

Building in Edgewater engulfed in flames

On Saturday afternoon, a fire erupted on North Broadway, south of West Devon Avenue, in the heart of the Edgewater and Rogers Park neighborhoods on Chicago's North Side. The fire, which occurred near a previously vacant restaurant, did not result in any reported casualties or injuries.

Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene and managed to extinguish the fire before it could spread to a neighboring building. However, the roof of the affected building may have collapsed due to the blaze. The exact nature of the damage caused by the fire is not specified.

Officials are currently investigating the cause of the fire, but the precise cause remains undisclosed. The building has been vacant for some time, and as of now, there is no publicly available information identifying the name or identity of the owner or tenant of the restaurant located near Edgewater and Rogers Park that was housed in the unoccupied building.

The fire department's quick action prevented the fire from causing further damage, but the location of the fire being on the border of the Edgewater and Rogers Park neighborhoods has undoubtedly raised concerns among local residents.

More information about the fire is not immediately available, but as the investigation continues, updates will be provided to keep the public informed. The community remains hopeful that the cause of the fire will be determined and that the affected building can be restored.

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