Chicago Firefighter Suffers Serious Injuries in Dramatic Fall from 3-Story Building
Incident Occurred in Humboldt Park Neighborhood
A Chicago firefighter sustained serious injuries on Sunday evening after falling from the roof of a three-story building during a fire in the city’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, authorities said.
Initial Response and Firefighting Efforts
At around 6 p.m., first responders were called about people possibly trapped in a building fire in the 800 block of North Hamlin Street near West Iowa Street, according to Chicago Fire Department officials. Roughly 10 minutes after the initial response, a firefighter working on the roof lost his footing, causing him to fall down a light shaft and plummet multiple stories into the building’s basement, said CFD Deputy District Chief Shun T. Hayes.
Firefighter’s Condition and Rescue Efforts
The firefighter, who was transported to Stroger Hospital in serious condition, was talking following the fall, authorities said. The incident prompted a mayday call, sending around 100 emergency personnel to the scene. Upon deeming conditions safe, CFD’s search and rescue team conducted a search of the building and determined everyone had made it out in time, Hayes said.
Complications and Displacement
Firefighting efforts were complicated by what officials referred to as “hoarding conditions” on the second floor, though it wasn’t clear if the conditions were the cause of the fire. A number of people were displaced and taken to a makeshift shelter at the nearby Kelly Hall YMCA. Eight people refused transport to the hospital, authorities said.
Investigation Ongoing
The cause of the fire and the incident remained under investigation late Sunday night.
Conclusion
The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks and challenges faced by firefighters every day. Our thoughts are with the injured firefighter and his family, and we wish a full and speedy recovery.
FAQs
* What happened to the firefighter?
The firefighter fell from the roof of a three-story building during a fire in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
* How serious is the firefighter’s injury?
The firefighter was transported to Stroger Hospital in serious condition.
* What caused the fire?
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
* How many people were displaced?
A number of people were displaced and taken to a makeshift shelter at the nearby Kelly Hall YMCA.
* How many people refused hospital transport?
Eight people refused transport to the hospital.
