Overview

• The fire erupted at about 1 a.m. in a multi-unit building on South Kilpatrick Avenue in West Garfield Park.
• Thirteen adults and ten children escaped without injury as flames engulfed a third-floor unit.
• Firefighters provided oxygen to several pets found at the scene.
• A man in his 50s was located inside, transported to Stroger Hospital, and later pronounced dead.
• Displaced families are receiving emergency housing while officials continue to probe the blaze’s cause.