This apartment building in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side was vacant and under renovation when the fire broke out Monday morning. The fire was reported around 10:00 AM at West Iowa Street and North Leclaire Avenue. News reports indicate besides the roof collapse there was a partial collapse of the rear wall.
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