Mayday Called at West Chatham House Fire, No Injuries Reported

House Fire Prompts Large Response in West Chatham

The Chicago Fire Department responded to a house fire before 5:30 p.m. in the West Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, near 82nd Street and Lafayette Avenue. Officials described the deployment as a large response, and a mayday was called during the incident at the bungalow-style home.

Fire Conditions and Incident Progression

Smoke was observed billowing from the residence and spreading across the surrounding area. After approximately 20 minutes, flames became visible in the window of a back bedroom. The fire then quickly spread into the attic space and roof of the home.

Emergency Measures and Resource Deployment

Following the mayday call, firefighters at the scene requested five ambulances to respond to the address near 82nd and Lafayette. The request for additional medical resources occurred while crews were actively working at the burning residence.

Status of Firefighters and Reported Injuries

Just before 6 p.m., the Chicago Fire Department reported that all department members at the scene were accounted for. At that time, officials stated that no injuries had been reported in connection with the West Chatham house fire.

Neighbor Evacuated as Precaution

A woman who lives next door to the affected home said she smelled smoke while picking up a package on her porch. She then went back inside her residence. Firefighters later instructed her to leave her home as they worked to prevent the flames from spreading to her property.

Cause of Fire Under Investigation

As of the latest information provided, authorities had not determined the cause of the fire at the bungalow in West Chatham. It was also not yet confirmed whether anyone was inside the home when the fire began.