2 Displaced In Evanston House Fire

EVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) Two people and one cat were able to escape without injury from a fire that started in their basement in Evanston Monday night.

Around 7:29 p.m., Evanston firefighters were called to the 1800 block of Washington Street for several reports of a house fire.

With the help of neighboring communities, Evanston firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire within 30 minutes of the crews arriving on the scene.

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago was able to provide housing, food and social services for the displaced residents.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.