HUMBOLDT PARK — A fire ripped through a single-story home in Humboldt Park late Wednesday, causing no injuries, but displacing seven people.
The fire broke out in a home in the 1600 block of North Spaulding Avenue around midnight, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Firefighters battled the 2-11 alarm blaze as the flames jumped to the neighboring home.
No one was injured in the fire, but six adults and one child are now without a home, according to fire officials.
It’s unclear what caused the fire. No further information was immediately available.
Video of the fire:
Update for the 2-11 Alarm at 1644 N Spaulding has been struck out by 215. Main fire building is 1644 N Spaulding, the exposure building are 1642 N Spaulding. pic.twitter.com/VQyUuhbFCO
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) November 7, 2019
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