Introduction to the Incident
One woman has died and another was injured during a fire that erupted in a fourth-floor apartment of a high-rise Thursday morning in West Town.
Details of the Fire
A woman was found dead in a fourth-floor unit that the 8:50 a.m. fire was confined to, according to Larry Merritt, a spokesperson for the Chicago Fire Department. Her name and pronouncement information has not been released.
A woman from another apartment suffered smoke inhalation that was not thought to be life-threatening, and she was taken to Stroger Hospital, Merritt said.
Investigation and Response
The cause of the fire, which was quickly extinguished, was under investigation.
The Still & Box in a high-rise & EMS Plan 1 were struck out and secured. Sadly, an adult female was discovered and was DOA at the scene. The fire was extinguished with hand pumps; the cause is under investigation; no further information at this time. pic.twitter.com/xWraPaYyS8— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) September 25, 2025
Conclusion
The fire in the West Town high-rise resulted in the death of one woman and injured another. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the Chicago Fire Department is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
FAQs
What happened in West Town?
A fire broke out in a fourth-floor apartment of a high-rise in West Town, resulting in the death of one woman and injuring another.
What is the status of the investigation?
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no further information has been released at this time.
Were there any other injuries or damages reported?
One woman from another apartment suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to Stroger Hospital, but her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. The fire was quickly extinguished, and the damage was confined to the fourth-floor unit.
