Firefighters Battle Blaze in Blue Island

Firefighters worked to contain a substantial blaze inside a Blue Island building on October 31, prompting an emergency response in the south Chicago suburb. Flames and heavy smoke were visible from the scene near Western and Union avenues, in the 12800 block of South Western Avenue.

The fire was reported as a two-alarm blaze. The Blue Island Fire Department was coordinating with neighboring departments to extinguish it, while Chicago Fire crews were also responding. No injuries had been reported.

Law enforcement officials were collaborating with the Red Cross to arrange short-term lodging for people affected by the fire. City officials said they would provide more information as it became available.