Fireman hospitalized, another unhurt after floor gives way while putting out Lawndale house fire
Fireman uninjured after floor collapses in Lawndale house fire
One firefighter was unharmed after the second floor of a home gave way while he was putting out a house fire in North Lawndale. Another fireman suffered minor injuries. No one was inside the home when the fire broke out Thursday morning.
CHICAGO - A firefighter was injured and another fell through the floor of a home in North Lawndale as crews worked to put out a fire early Thursday.
Chicago Fire Department responded to a fire around 4 a.m. in the 1200 block of South Komensky Avenue.
The fire started in the deck area of a 1.5-story home. The second floor collapsed while a fireman was putting out the fire.
He was evaluated and is in good condition with no injuries.
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A second fireman suffered minor injuries and was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital.
Fire officials say no one was inside the home during the fire.