Blaze Erupts on Third Floor of Chicago Apartment Building

March 15, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH

Firefighters battled a fire that broke out on the third floor of a three-story apartment building in Chicago, with flames visibly shooting from windows on the C side. The Chicago Fire Department arrived at the scene around 11:55 a.m. on March 15. Officials report the blaze was contained to the upper floor, though information on any injuries or the fire's cause has not been released.

CFD On Scene 3 story Apartment building with fire blowing out C side 3rd floor

An investigation is underway, and authorities anticipate providing more details as they emerge.

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