Overview
- The fire broke out overnight in a two-story building on the 1500 block of North Karlov Avenue, identified as 1532–1534 N. Karlov St.
- All residents escaped the building, and first responders found several people self-evacuating as flames spread to upper floors.
- An 81-year-old woman was among those transported and is in fair condition for smoke inhalation, according to police.
- The Chicago Fire Department deployed a large response, with scene images showing broken windows and ladder operations.
- Residents evacuated into bitter cold conditions, and CFD investigators are working to determine what sparked the blaze.