LAKEVIEW— A firefighter sustained a minor injury and eight people were displaced in a fire early Friday morning in Lakeview on the North Side of Chicago.
The fire started in the back porches of the 1065 W. Cornelia St. around 5 a.m. this morning. One firefighter sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, according to Chicago Fire Department. The fire is under investigation.
S&B 1065 W Cornelia 2.5 story frame back porches on fire communicated to blding to south. No injuries at this time. pic.twitter.com/0f33E19F90
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 20, 2016
S&B alarm on Cornelia has been struck out. CFD overhauling. No injuries. No transports.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 20, 2016
Update to fire on Cornelia, 1 FF transported minor injury. 8 displaced adults. Cause under investigation by CFD-OFI.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 20, 2016
The Cornelia Street fire marks the second dramatic blaze in Lakeview to displace residents this week. On Monday, a two-alarm fire at 3338 N. Marshfield Ave. ravaged multiple buildings and displaced 30 residents.
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