Firefighters Respond to Highrise Structure Fire on Rockford's West Side

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Emergency crews are responding to a reported structure fire at 3525 Normandy Ave. in Rockford.

Details remain limited as firefighters work at the scene. It is unclear at this time whether there are any injuries or the extent of damage to the structure. Apartment 304 is advising there's smoke in the hallway and there's a male inside the apartment, not responding.

Authorities have not yet released information regarding the cause of the fire, and residents are advised to avoid the area while emergency personnel continue their response.

This is a developing story. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Update as of 12:09 - Sounds like they've downgraded the call and are working on ventilation now. Still no word on the cause of the fire, but emergency crews remain on scene.