Crime & Safety

Evanston Fire Crews Contain Basement Blaze On Michigan Avenue

No injuries were reported after an early Sunday fire at a three-story apartment building, officials said.

At approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, the Evanston Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in the apartment complex.
At approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, the Evanston Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in the apartment complex. (City of Evanston)

EVANSTON, IL — An early Sunday fire in the basement of a three-story apartment building in Evanston brought a large response to the 500 block of Michigan Avenue, where firefighters encountered heavy smoke.

At approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, the Evanston Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in the apartment complex. First-arriving units reached the scene within minutes, where heavy smoke conditions made the initial fire attack and searches difficult, the fire department said.

The fire department requested mutual aid assistance, and firefighters from five neighboring communities responded, according to the department.

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Firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to the upper floors and helped minimize smoke and heat damage in the rest of the building.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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