UP-W trains stopped due to fire
Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming.Emergency crews are on the scene of a massive fire in Chicago's West Town neighborhood Tuesday evening.
The fire, which can be seen from ABC7 Chicago's Willis Tower camera, is at a pallet yard in the 2000-block of West Hubbard Street. First responders declared a hazmat situation at the site shortly after 7:30 p.m., but did not offer any more details.Chopper 7 was over the scene about 6:30 p.m., and firefighters could be seen putting water on large flames, as black smoke shot into the air.
Chicago fire officials said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that there were no injuries reported as of about 7 p.m. Neither Chicago fire nor Chicago police immediately provided any information about how the fire began.Union Pacific West inbound and outbound trains are stopped due to the fire, which is near tracks near Western Avenue, Metra said.Extensive delays are anticipated, and commuters are encouraged to seek alternate transportation, the commuter rail agency said.Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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