5 CFD members injured battling fire in Roseland - Chicago News Weekly

Saturday, February 12, 2022

5 CFD members injured battling fire in Roseland

Chicago firefighter on the scene of house fire in Belmont Cragin in January 2019.
Five Chicago Fire Department members were injured battling a blaze Feb. 12, 2022, in Roseland. | Sun-Times file photo

All five members suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to Chicago fire officials.

Five Chicago Fire Department members were injured while responding to a large blaze Saturday afternoon in Roseland on the Far South Side.

All five members suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to Chicago fire officials.

The CFD members were transported to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park.

A sixth CFD member was undergoing evaluation at the scene and may require transport, fire officials said.

The fire broke out near 112th Street and Princeton Avenue. Officials believe this may have been a flashover fire in which all combustible materials in the area simultaneously ignite.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.



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