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Crews fight the fire at the Jojo Discount Store in Albany Park

CHICAGO (CBS) – Crews fight a fire at a store in Albany Park.

The Chicago Fire Department confirmed that the fire broke out shortly after noon on the Jojo Discount Outlet Home Line, at 3040 West Lawrence Avenue.

2 11 Alarm a fire 3040 West Lawrence. Jojo Remise Buttek. Heavy Fire Last Truss Roof. No injuries were reported pic.twitter.com/SPANku9KXp

– Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 22, 2022

Kris Habermehl of CBS 2 reports that the building has a truss roof, which completely collapsed around 1:15 p.m.

Thick steam was seen from the building, spreading over miles.

Lawrence Avenue was blocked between Kedzie and the Chicago River as crews battled the flame from a defensive position.

No injuries were reported.

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