Man Dies After Starting House Blaze That Spread to Adjacent Buildings, Arson Investigation Underay

The fire was reported at approximately 6:41 p.m. on May 28. The 56-year-old man who started the fire was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Area detectives are investigating.

An arson investigation is underway after a man set fire to a residence on Wednesday evening, dying in the blaze as it spread to two neighboring buildings, Chicago police said.

Two of the residences shows heavy fire damage while firefighters work on the third house. The scene is still active.

Police are gathering information about the individual involved in the explosion.

A live power line is down and sparking in the backyard of the residence.

Firefighters are working to confirm if an individual is still inside one of the rooms.

Firefighters are addressing fires at two nearby residences.

Firefighters report an individual may have detonated something inside the building and may be trapped in the building.

Everyone has been evacuated from the affected buildings, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report an explosion occurred within the affected building.

Firefighters are evacuating nearby buildings as a third structure is now involved in the fire.

Firefighters have two water lines on the main building and one on an adjacent structure.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5038 S Campbell Ave.

It's unclear if anyone was hurt.

Heavy fire and smoke burst through a home as crews sprayed the blaze down.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2315 W 51st St.

The fire was reported at approximately 6:41 p.m. on May 28. The 56-year-old man who started the fire was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Area detectives are investigating.

An arson investigation is underway after a man set fire to a residence on Wednesday evening, dying in the blaze as it spread to two neighboring buildings, Chicago police said.

Two of the residences shows heavy fire damage while firefighters work on the third house. The scene is still active.

Police are gathering information about the individual involved in the explosion.

A live power line is down and sparking in the backyard of the residence.

Firefighters are working to confirm if an individual is still inside one of the rooms.

Firefighters are addressing fires at two nearby residences.

Firefighters report an individual may have detonated something inside the building and may be trapped in the building.

Everyone has been evacuated from the affected buildings, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report an explosion occurred within the affected building.

Firefighters are evacuating nearby buildings as a third structure is now involved in the fire.

Firefighters have two water lines on the main building and one on an adjacent structure.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5038 S Campbell Ave.

It's unclear if anyone was hurt.

Heavy fire and smoke burst through a home as crews sprayed the blaze down.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2315 W 51st St.

The fire was reported at approximately 6:41 p.m. on May 28. The 56-year-old man who started the fire was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Area detectives are investigating.

An arson investigation is underway after a man set fire to a residence on Wednesday evening, dying in the blaze as it spread to two neighboring buildings, Chicago police said.

Two of the residences shows heavy fire damage while firefighters work on the third house. The scene is still active.

Police are gathering information about the individual involved in the explosion.

A live power line is down and sparking in the backyard of the residence.

Firefighters are working to confirm if an individual is still inside one of the rooms.

Firefighters are addressing fires at two nearby residences.

Firefighters report an individual may have detonated something inside the building and may be trapped in the building.

Everyone has been evacuated from the affected buildings, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report an explosion occurred within the affected building.

Firefighters are evacuating nearby buildings as a third structure is now involved in the fire.

Firefighters have two water lines on the main building and one on an adjacent structure.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5038 S Campbell Ave.

It's unclear if anyone was hurt.

Heavy fire and smoke burst through a home as crews sprayed the blaze down.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2315 W 51st St.

The fire was reported at approximately 6:41 p.m. on May 28. The 56-year-old man who started the fire was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Area detectives are investigating.

An arson investigation is underway after a man set fire to a residence on Wednesday evening, dying in the blaze as it spread to two neighboring buildings, Chicago police said.

Two of the residences shows heavy fire damage while firefighters work on the third house. The scene is still active.

Police are gathering information about the individual involved in the explosion.

A live power line is down and sparking in the backyard of the residence.

Firefighters are working to confirm if an individual is still inside one of the rooms.

Firefighters are addressing fires at two nearby residences.

Firefighters report an individual may have detonated something inside the building and may be trapped in the building.

Everyone has been evacuated from the affected buildings, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report an explosion occurred within the affected building.

Firefighters are evacuating nearby buildings as a third structure is now involved in the fire.

Firefighters have two water lines on the main building and one on an adjacent structure.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5038 S Campbell Ave.

It's unclear if anyone was hurt.

Heavy fire and smoke burst through a home as crews sprayed the blaze down.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2315 W 51st St.

The fire was reported at approximately 6:41 p.m. on May 28. The 56-year-old man who started the fire was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Area detectives are investigating.

An arson investigation is underway after a man set fire to a residence on Wednesday evening, dying in the blaze as it spread to two neighboring buildings, Chicago police said.

Two of the residences shows heavy fire damage while firefighters work on the third house. The scene is still active.

Police are gathering information about the individual involved in the explosion.

A live power line is down and sparking in the backyard of the residence.

Firefighters are working to confirm if an individual is still inside one of the rooms.

Firefighters are addressing fires at two nearby residences.

Firefighters report an individual may have detonated something inside the building and may be trapped in the building.

Everyone has been evacuated from the affected buildings, according to firefighters.

Firefighters report an explosion occurred within the affected building.

Firefighters are evacuating nearby buildings as a third structure is now involved in the fire.

Firefighters have two water lines on the main building and one on an adjacent structure.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 5038 S Campbell Ave.

It's unclear if anyone was hurt.

Heavy fire and smoke burst through a home as crews sprayed the blaze down.

A Citizen user shows video of a smoke condition in the area. Do you know what's on fire?

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 2315 W 51st St.