Crime & Safety
Firefighters Face Challenges Battling Multiple Blazes In Extreme Cold In Chicago Area
The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have been working overtime to help those displaced by fires amid the cold snap.
January 21, 2025
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The dangerous cold in the Chicago area this week has been keeping firefighters busy — battling the elements and even frozen hydrants.
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The American Red Cross and the Salvation Army have been working overtime to help those displaced by fires amid the cold snap.
One of the fires Monday afternoon engulfed an entire unit in the Beach Park Mobile Homes community, at 38703 Sheridan Rd. The fire sent thick clouds of smoke billowing into the sky.
