Chicago Building Bursts Into Flames

    Jan. 29, 2008
    Flames could be seen shooting from the rear of the two-story building

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    CHICAGO --

    Emergency crews were at the scene of a fire early Tuesday in the West Side's Garfield Park neighborhood.

    Emergency crews responded to the fire near the intersection of Madison and Francisco avenues at about 6:20 a.m., according to a Wood District police officer.

    Sky5's Mike Lorber said that the flames could be seen shooting from the rear of the two-story building and traffic on the nearby streets was halted as firefighters battled the blaze.

    CTA buses were temporarily rerouted.

    Additional information provided by Sun-Times News Group

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