Nearby residents advised to wear masks and close windows amid bus fire in Humboldt Park

Humboldt Park residents are being advised to close their windows and wear a mask while outdoors for the next few hours due to a fire involving a private bus.

26th Ward Ald. Jessie Fuentes alerted residents to the fire while advising those nearby to exercise caution while firefighters address the blaze.

In photos posted by Fuentes, a thick plume of black smoke is seen emanating from the front of a bus parked in Humboldt Park.

There is currently no further information.

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