(CNN) A line of severe storms slammed through downtown Chicago and surrounding areas Monday, downing trees and power lines, which sparked fires in the city, officials said. The storms produced winds of more than 100 mph in some cases as they moved through Iowa and Illinois. "Numerous fires from power lines that have come down and remain energized," the Chicago Fire Department tweeted Monday afternoon. "Much of northern Illinois has pockets of damage with downed trees, debris, and powerlines blocking roadways," the National Weather Service in Chicago tweetedIt's unclear whether there were any injuries.

Source: CNN August 10, 2020 18:33 UTC