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Massive 4-Alarm Fire Engulfs Pallet Warehouse at 2029 W Hubbard, No Injuries Reported

Jun 19, 2024, 12:08 AM

Emergency crews are battling a massive 4-alarm fire at a commercial building, a pallet warehouse facility located at 2029 W Hubbard in Chicago's West Town neighborhood. The fire, which started on Tuesday evening, has engulfed the building, producing heavy flames and thick smoke visible for miles. Multiple fire departments have responded to the scene, and the intersection of Damen Avenue and Hubbard Street has been shut down. Despite the scale of the fire, no injuries have been reported. The fire has also led to disruptions in nearby METRA service and has been elevated to a Level One HazMat situation. The fire broke out near a fertilizer facility, and all companies are working in full-defensive mode.