Breaking: Chicago Cathedral in Flames
Fox News:More:The Chicago Fire Department is battling an early morning fire at Holy Name Cathedral, one of the city's landmark churches and the seat of Cardinal Francis George.
Flames could be seen at three points of the building, including on the roof of the church.Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford says the fire hasn't yet spread from the roof to the church's sanctuary but there's a lot of water inside the building.
Langford says no injuries have been reported as firefighters continue to try to extinguish the blaze on a bitterly cold Chicago morning.
The fire was raised to a still-and-box alarm at 5:39 a.m. and further escalated to a 2-11 alarm at 5:55 a.m., according to Rodriguez, who said no injuries have been reported as of 6:10 a.m., but the roof was still burning.No comment until we have more info.
Flames are coming from the roof of the church, according to a witness on the scene. At least six fire department engines -- three with ladders -- and two ambulances are on the scene .... The rectory is being evacuated, according to police, who said a CTA warming bus is being requested. Police and fire remain on the scene.
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