Maywood, Illinois – A fast-moving fire tore through an appliance store and an adjacent structure in the west suburban community of Maywood early Monday morning, sending flames and thick smoke into the sky as firefighters battled to contain the blaze.
The fire broke out during the early-morning hours at 10 N. 5th Ave., located between Lake Street and Main Street, prompting an urgent response from local fire crews. Authorities are still working to determine the cause of the fire and whether anyone was injured.
Incident Overview
According to initial reports, flames were seen raging inside the commercial building housing the appliance store before spreading to a neighboring structure. The intensity of the fire quickly escalated, drawing multiple fire units to the scene.
The blaze erupted in a mixed-use commercial area of downtown Maywood, raising concerns about potential structural damage and risks to nearby properties. Thick smoke could reportedly be seen rising above the area as crews worked aggressively to bring the situation under control.
Timeline of Events
Emergency crews responded during the early-morning hours on Monday after receiving reports of a structure fire at 10 N. 5th Ave. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames already engulfing the interior of the appliance store…