Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago faces roof repairs once again, this time from a three-alarm fire that broke out in the church attic in the morning hours of Feb. 4. Almost a year ago to the day, roof problems eventually forced the main building to close for several months for repairs. This gallery shows the problems at the prominent cathedral over the last year culminating with the recent fire.
Firefighters douse a three-alarm fire at Holy Name Cathedral the morning of Feb. 4. The fire, which broke out in the attic area between the ceiling and the roof, was reported by a worker shortly after 5 a.m. Fire officials said that fire damage was confined to the roof and attic area, with water damage in the cathedral sanctuary and lower levels.
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