2 firefighters among 3 injured in West Town apartment fire: CFD

2 firefighters among 3 injured in West Town apartment fire: CFD

ABC7 Chicago nation

Key Points:

  • A fire broke out on the second floor of an apartment building in Chicago's West Town area on Monday evening, injuring two firefighters and one civilian.
  • The Chicago Fire Department upgraded its response and issued a mayday call for a trapped firefighter, which was later cleared.
  • Flames were visible from the roof as crews battled the fire in cold conditions, successfully extinguishing it around 9:50 p.m.
  • All three injured individuals were transported to hospitals, but the severity of their injuries and their conditions have not been disclosed.
  • The cause of the fire remains unknown, and officials have not provided additional information.