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Three Hospitalized After West Town Apartment Fire as Mayday Is Cleared

Fire officials reported a second-floor flashover, with the cause still undetermined.

Overview

  • Chicago Fire Department said the blaze began on the second floor of a two-and-a-half-story building in the 800 block of North May Street around 9 p.m.
  • Crews upgraded the response and briefly issued a mayday for a trapped firefighter before clearing it within minutes.
  • Flames were visible shooting from the roof as firefighters operated in frigid conditions.
  • Fire officials said the fire was extinguished at about 9:50 p.m.
  • Two firefighters were taken to the hospital in good condition, and a civilian was also hospitalized with no condition released.