PILSEN — A fire broke out in a residential building at 2036 W. 21st Place in Pilsen Wednesday afternoon, Chicago Fire officials said.
Firefighters were called to the scene at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported, but 18 people were displaced by the fire that spread to two buildings, officials said.
Anna López, whose father owns one of the buildings, said the building ultimately collapsed, leaving four families homeless. López's father had property insurance on the building, but the tenants did not have renters insurance.
To help the families, López launched a GoFundMe fundraiser, where neighbors can donate online. As of Thursday morning, $1,345 had been raised toward a $12,000 goal.
"The apartments are a total loss," she wrote. "The money collected will absolutely go directly to the families and not one cent will be kept by my dad, the property owner. We want to make sure the families are able to [quickly] get back on their feet with your support."
More information on the cause of the fire was not immediately available.
2-11 @ 2036 W. 21st pl no injuries at this time pic.twitter.com/mpxnp1CybA
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) July 20, 2016
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) July 20, 2016
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