Posted Feb 21, 2012, 2:48 AM
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Khurram Parvaz
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Chicago Tribune
Fire erupts on roof of old Post Office
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Staff report
8:46 p.m. CST, February 17, 2012
A fire erupted tonight on the roof and a portion of the 10th floor of the old U.S. Post Officein the West Loop Gate neighborhood.
The fire started on the roof of the building, 433 W. Van Buren St., according to the Chicago Fire Department.
Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford said they also have fire on the 10th floor of the building, considered a high-rise.
No injuries have been reported as of 7:05 p.m. and crews continued to fight the blazes, Langford said.
About 6:30 p.m., a still and box alarm and an EMS Plan I, which automatically sends five ambulances to the scene, were called for the blaze, according to Langford.
As of about 7:30 p.m. firefighters hoisted by a large crane could be seen using portable lights to look into windows on the upper floors of the east side of the building.
The alarm was struck out and EMS Plan secured a little before 8 p.m., while cleanup and overhaul continued.
Police News Affairs Officer Veejay Zala said police also have not received any reports of injuries.
The 300 to 600 blocks of South Canal Street, the 300 to 600 blocks of West Van Buren Street, and the 200 to 500 blocks of West Harrison Street were closed while the fire was fought, according to a Central District police sergeant.
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