A late Saturday-night fire ripped through two side-by-side residential buildings on the 2000-block of North Hamlin Avenue in Logan Square, leaving several families scrambling for a place to stay. Neighbors said firefighters battled heavy flames well into the night while relief crews and volunteers rushed to help residents forced out into the street.
What happened
According to ABC7 Chicago, the blaze was reported around 8:55 p.m. Saturday. It started in one residential building, then spread to an adjoining structure before crews could contain it. In all, 12 adults and 10 children were displaced as firefighters worked to secure the scene.
Response and investigation
The American Red Cross was on site to help families with immediate needs; the organization commonly provides temporary shelter, comfort kits and recovery referrals after home fires. Two people were treated at the scene and were reported to be OK.
The Chicago Fire Department is set to investigate the cause of the blaze. Origin and cause probes are typically handled by the department’s Office of Fire Investigation (Chicago Fire Department).
Neighbors and next steps
By Sunday, neighbors were still gathered on the block as crews cleared debris and checked nearby units for water and smoke damage. As ABC7 Chicago noted, relief workers and Red Cross staff remained on site to assist displaced residents while investigators examined the scene.
How residents can get help
Displaced residents looking for immediate support can reach out to local relief organizations or call 2-1-1 for referrals to shelter and recovery services. For an overview of the kinds of disaster assistance the Red Cross provides, see American Red Cross.
