Fire on wires over Metra Electric train brings service to a halt Friday; 150 people evacuate

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Metra Electric service was brought to a halt Friday evening due to a fire on the overhead wires on an outbound train.

Inbound and outbound train service on the Metra Electric Line was brought to a halt Friday evening due to a fire on the overhead wires.

After the fire was reported over an outbound train, a Metra spokesperson said the train was stopped near Balbo Drive on the Near South Side.No one was hurt in the incident, Metra said.Copyright © 2022 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.

 

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