No one injured in Cicero apartment fire

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No one was injured after a fire started at a three-story apartment building in the 5900 block of West 16th Street in Cicero. Photo credit Provided photo via Sun-Times Media Wire

CICERO, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- No one has been injured in a fire that started at a Cicero apartment building early Friday, according to city officials.

The fire started at a three-story apartment building in the 5900 block of West 16th Street, said Ray Hanania, a city spokesperson.

Firefighters were on the scene around 4:00 a.m.

Residents have been evacuated, but firefighters are still working on extinguishing the flames and searching for any remaining residents, Hanania said.

The building houses around 12 apartment units. There is no information on how the fire started at this time.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

(Source:Sun-Times Media Wire & Chicago Sun-Times 2023. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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