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Nobody hurt in Libertyville house fire

No injuries were reported after a house fire Saturday afternoon in Libertyville, officials said.

Fire crews responded to a call on the 1200 block of Trinity Place around 4:39 p.m., according to Assistant Fire Chief Brian Conner. The fire, which started in the chimney, was extinguished around 5:37 p.m., and the homeowners and their pet dog were able to get out safely, Conner said.

Conner said he estimated the fire caused about $50,000 in damages.

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