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Residential Fire Displaces Three Adults on 118 W 54th St & Lafayette, Chicago

Source: Chicago Police Department Zone 09
118 W 54th St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Summary: A house fire occurred at 118 W 54th St & Lafayette in Chicago, Illinois, resulting in the displacement of three adult residents. Emergency services responded to the scene, coordinated street closures, and arranged for a warming bus and Red Cross assistance. The affected property is a three-level single-family home, with the owner and two other adults displaced and no other residents in the building. The building was reportedly up for sale and vacant except for the affected apartment. The owner, Carrie Bigby, has no alternative housing and required Red Cross services.
  1. Red Cross Services Requested
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  2. Confirmation of Sole Occupancy
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  3. Owner and Occupant Information Collected
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  4. Warming Bus and Displacement Details
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  5. Street Closures Coordinated
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  6. Displacement and Warming Bus Discussed
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  7. Supervisor and Street Closures Requested
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  8. Initial Fire Reported
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