No one injured in West Woodlawn fire

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No one was injured in a fire Saturday morning in the West Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side.

Crews responded to a still and box fire at an occupied 2-story building at 6432 South Vernon Avenue, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The department reported the fire about 4:00 a.m.

Authorities said the fire was near the buildings’ rear porches.

No injuries were reported and no one was taken to a hospital, authorities said.

The Office of Fire Investigation is still investigating.

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