Arson Investigation Launched as Historic Swift Mansion in Chicago Suffers Fire Damage

Chicago police are conducting an arson investigation after a fire broke out at the historic Swift Mansion in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood on the South Side. The fire started in the attic and was extinguished, but rekindled later and burned for over 90 minutes before being put out. The fire department confirmed that the fire was the result of human action. Ten people were displaced, and no injuries were reported. The mansion, built in 1892 and once serving as headquarters for the Chicago Urban League, is currently owned by the Inner City Youth and Adult Foundation. The owners are also facing an ongoing lawsuit regarding the eviction of tenants.