CHICAGO (CBS)– Firefighters helped people escape an arson at a high rise apartment building in Washington Park.
The fire broke out in the elevator of the building located at near 63rd Street and Michigan Avenue around 9 p.m. Thursday. According to Chicago police, an unknown offender used an incendiary device to start the fire, causing smoke damage.
READ MORE: 5 Killed, 18 Wounded In Chicago Weekend ShootingsResidents said the building started to fill with smoke and neighbors began knocking on doors.
No injuries were reported.
READ MORE: Chicago Weather: Colder And Blustery Sunday NightIt is not clear who started the fire, but the arson unit is investigating.
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