Two males and a lady have been critically injured in an condominium fireplace that broke out Thursday evening within the West Garfield Park neighborhood, officers mentioned.
Shortly after 11:30 p.m., Chicago cops responded to a name of a hearth at an condominium constructing within the 4700 block of West Ohio Avenue. After they arrived Chicago firefighters have been on the scene to extinguish the blaze. Officers mentioned three victims suffered accidents from the hearth.
A 33-year-old man suffered burns to the arms and face, and was taken to Loyola College Medical Middle in Maywood the place he was listed in crucial situation, An 81-year-old man and a 64-year-old girl each suffered smoke inhalation and have been taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and listed in severe situation, police mentioned.
A warming bus was despatched to the scene and the Crimson Cross was available to help residents. The reason for the hearth was not instantly identified and officers have been investigating.