Chicago Firefighters Injured in High-Rise Blaze on Gold Coast
TL;DR
A Chicago firefighter has died following a high-rise fire in Gold Coast, the second CFD member to die in as many days. Three other firefighters were taken to the hospital in fair condition and two civilians were injured as well. The fire department said the fire was initially out and they were just battling hot spots. However, the fire reignited and large flames were shooting out of another unit. CFD lost the ability to use elevators and said there are no sprinklers on the floor.
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- Chicago fire crews battling high-rise blaze on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive; flames seen shooting out window WLS-TV
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