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Man dies after being trapped in fiery RV at gas station; 2 others injured
There was a major response in Stickney Wednesday afternoon after an RV caught fire at a gas station.
CHICAGO - There was a major response in Stickney Wednesday afternoon after an RV caught fire at a gas station.
At about 3 p.m., police and fire crews along with the State Fire Marshal responded to Gas-N-Wash fueling station, located at 3800 S. Cicero, for a large fire.
"The flames were probably 20 feet in the air," said Stickney Fire Chief Jeff Boyajian.
Citizen app video captured the huge flames and black smoke billowing into the air. The RV was parked at one of the gas pumps when the fire erupted.
Police sources say three men arrived in the camper on their way to have it washed. They stopped at the fueling station, filling up two gas cans.
The men then reportedly placed the cans inside the RV near the motor. That’s when police say the camper ignited and exploded.
"I was told en route we had two victims outside, we pulled up and found someone inside the vehicle", Boyajian said.
One guy was trapped inside and died.
Another man was blown through the door, while a third man was injured as well.
The two remaining victims were severely burned.
Officials say the gas station will be closed as authorities continue to assess the damage.