Crime & Safety

Exra-Alarm Fire Destroys Bridgeport Liquor Store; Firefighter Suffers Minor Injury

Part of the building's roof collapsed during the fire Monday morning.

Firefighters elevated the fire to a 2-11 response and were fighting the fire defensively, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Crews also used aerial ladders to attack the fire from above.
Firefighters elevated the fire to a 2-11 response and were fighting the fire defensively, according to the Chicago Fire Department. Crews also used aerial ladders to attack the fire from above. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — A liquor store and grocery in Bridgeport was destroyed in an extra-alarm fire Monday morning.

The fire started around 8:30 a.m. at a two-story commercial building in the 2900 block of South Archer Avenue.

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