As per reports, a significant fire at a gas station in Berwyn prompted mandatory evacuations of nearby residents as emergency crews responded to the incident on Thursday (24 July) afternoon.
• The fire occurred at the gas station located at the corner of Ogden and Oak Park avenues in Berwyn.
• Berwyn Police Department confirmed an “active fire” situation being handled by firefighters with precautionary residential evacuations implemented.
• Nearby residents were evacuated as a safety precaution due to the proximity and nature of the incident.
• The incident occurred during severe storms affecting the Chicago area, which have downed trees and left tens of thousands without power.
• Emergency crews are actively working to extinguish flames and smoke at the damaged facility.
