Safety & Health

Chicago Firefighter Hurt by Falling Limb at House Fire

Oct. 26, 2024

The firefighter in his 50s was seriously injured when the limb fell at a house fire on Chicago's south side.

A Chicago firefighter was seriously injured when he was hit by a falling limb at a house fire Friday night.

The firefighter, said to be in his 50s, was transported to the hospital in ciritcal condition, according to CBS Chicago.

No other details of the 9:40 p.m. incident were available.

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