A series of brush fires in suburban North Chicago have halted Metra trains and sent smoke billowing into the air Wednesday afternoon.
The fires, which have broken out along Metra’s Union Pacific North tracks in North Chicago, have halted passenger train travel in both directions as firefighters battle the blazes.
It did not appear there were any structures impacted so far, but plenty of smoke was in the air and sparked a series of 911 calls, according to officials.
At least one Union Pacific North train was halted at the station, and other trains are being impacted through the service area, according to Metra.
Sheridan Road is closed between Martin Luther King and Broadview, with several fires located within a two-mile stretch, according to officials.
Officials are unsure what caused the fire, which began just after 3:30 p.m. in nearby Lake Bluff.
The National Weather Service has issued a “significant weather alert” for the entire Chicago area, citing the increased risk of brush fires in the area.
Winds gusting up to 30 miles per hour, along with humidity plunging to 15-to-25% according to officials, could cause any fire that starts to spread rapidly, as is occurring in North Chicago.
Residents are urged to limit outdoor activities that involve open flames or sparks, and to properly discard smoking materials.
We will update this story with details as they become available.
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