‘Devastating tragedy:' Family of 4 killed in Rogers Park townhouse fire, Johnson says

Rogers Park ‘Devastating tragedy:' Family of 4 killed in Rogers Park townhouse fire, Johnson says Cell phone video captured at the scene overnight showed flames shooting out of the building, with crowds of firefighters working to put them out. By NBC Chicago Staff • Published November 5, 2026 • Updated on November 5, 2026 at 9:56 am Four people were killed after a townhome in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood went up in flames overnight, with dozens of firefighters responding and video and photos showing the building lit up in a blaze. The fire broke out at a four-unit townhome near Paulina and Greenleaf streets in Rogers Park about 4:15 a.m., according to the Chicago Fire Department. Four people—a 13-year-old boy, a 22-year-old man, a 46-year-old woman and a 69-year-old woman—were found unresponsive inside and transported to nearby hospitals in critical condition. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE All four were later pronounced dead, the Chicago Police Department confirmed. Cell phone video captured at the scene overnight showed flames shooting from the building, with crowds of firefighters working to put them out. Photos and video also showed the aftermath, with charred and broken windows. NBC 5 NBC 5 George Mycyk/NBC 5 George Mycyk/NBC 5 George Mycyk/NBC 5 George Mycyk/NBC 5 Ald. Maria Hadden posted a message about the fire to social media, saying the family's dog also died. Local Brighton Park 7 hours ago ‘Very traumatized': Family mourns mom of five killed in apparent road rage shooting Lincoln Park 7 hours ago Chicago's best free sample table is at a Lincoln Park seafood shop "This is an unimaginable tragedy with large impacts for the people of our community," Hadden's update said. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also issued a statement, saying the fire claimed the lives of a family of four. Early this morning, a fire in Rogers Park claimed the lives of a family of four. My heart goes out to the family’s loved ones and all those in the community impacted by this devastating tragedy.⁰⁰I am grateful to the members of the Chicago Fire Department for their bravery and… — Mayor Brandon Johnson (@ChicagosMayor) November 5, 2026 The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This is a developing news story that will be updated as more information becomes available. This article tagged under: Rogers Park