Crime & Safety
Chicago Firefighter, 2 Others Injured From Blaze In Humboldt Park, Witnesses Say
Flames lit up the sky and plumes of smoke billowed along Hamlin Avenue as residents scrambled to evacuate.
Updated on: November 4, 2024 / 6:08 AM CST
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago firefighter and two other people were injured Sunday night during a response to a large fire in a multi-family unit in Humboldt Park.
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Witnesses told CBS News Chicago three people were pulled from the fire that some suspected was fueled by clutter by a known hoarder in the neighborhood. They said the firefighter was battling the blaze near the roof when the floor under him went out and caused him to fall several feet.
Flames lit up the sky and plumes of smoke billowed along Hamlin Avenue as residents scrambled to evacuate. The call came a little after 6 p.m.
