Firefighters still battling hot-spots after 3-alarm fire in Ravenswood neighborhood injures 1

Dark smoke billows from an extra-alarm structure fire in the 5000 block of North Clark Street, April 23, 2022, in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood. At least two neighboring businesses, both auto mechanic shops, were destroyed.

An extra-alarm fire erupted early Saturday at an auto-repair business in the Ravenswood neighborhood on the North Side causing extensive damage to three buildings, Chicago Fire Department officials said. Shortly after 5 a.m., firefighters were called to the scene in the 5000 block of North Clark Street, said Chicago Fire Department Deputy District Chief Walter Schroeder.At some point, the blaze began to spread to adjacent buildings, causing the alarm to be elevated to a 3-11, which brought more equipment and firefighters to the scene, the chief said.

When the roof of one building collapsed, power and gas lines were shut down while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, Chief Schroeder said.As of late Saturday morning, firefighters were still at the scene addressing hot spots, and officials said it would take time as they complete an extensive overhaul of the structures.

The American Red Cross was on the scene helping those who live in above apartments that may have experienced smoke and water damage.Traffic in the area has been shut down as firefighters continue to work. At least one person who was affected by high CO readings and smoke was taken to Weiss Memorial Hospital, he said.

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