(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Firefighters responded to a large fire in West Town on Tuesday evening.
The three-alarm blaze broke out about 6 p.m. Tuesday at Commercial Pallet, 2029 W. Hubbard St., according to the Chicago Fire Department. It was upgraded to a four-alarm fire shortly before 7 p.m.
The WBBM Newsroom received several reports from people describing the massive flames and huge plumes of smoke.
More than 200 firefighters and multiple engines were working to put out the fire, officials said.
Chicago Fire Media shared on social media that pallets are on fire in a building supply warehouse.
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said the fire damaged a nearby train track. Metra’s Union Pacific West, Milwaukee District West, Milwaukee North and North Central Service lines were stopped due to the damage, the agency said.
So far, there is no word on the cause of the fire or if there are any injuries.
The Sun-Time Media Wire contributed to this story.
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