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Fire engulfs home in Chicago Lawn

By Taylor Hartz

screen_shot_2018_10_27_at_11_02_00_pm_e1540699960109.png — Photo provided by Chicago Fire Media

Firefighters battled a blaze at a home Saturday night in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side.

Firefighters responded to the 2-11 extra alarm fire at a two-story residence about 10 p.m. in the 6100 block of South Campbell, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Multiple lines were aimed at the fire, which was struck out about 10:25 p.m., fire officials said.

No injuries were reported.

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