Several parked cars went up in flames on a Humboldt Park block early Friday morning, as cellphone video shows bright orange fire and thick smoke pouring into the street while neighbors watch from the sidewalk.
A short clip published by CBS News Chicago shows multiple vehicles burning in the pre-dawn darkness. The brief segment focuses on the dramatic footage and does not provide information about what may have sparked the fires or whether anyone was hurt.
Video shows several vehicles ablaze
The fires land in a neighborhood already on edge after a run of high-profile violence in recent months. The Chicago Sun-Times reported a fatal drive-by shooting in late April, and a March drive-by that left a man gravely wounded only added to residents' concerns.
How to report tips
Anyone who recorded video of the burning cars or has information about the incident is urged to contact detectives or submit an anonymous tip to the Chicago Police Department. The department’s tip page notes that texting "CPDTip" to 738477 will generate a link to the anonymous tip form, and lists the non-emergency number as (312) 746-6000. As always, people are advised to call 9-1-1 if they are in immediate danger, according to the Chicago Police Department.
This is a developing story and will be updated if officials release more information. We are continuing to monitor the video and reporting from local outlets, including CBS News Chicago, for new details.
