1 Dead, Firefighter Among 3 Others Critically Injured In Belmont Central Fire
By Mary Chappell
CHICAGO (CBS) — One person died and a firefighter was among three others taken to the hospital in critical condition after an apartment building fire in Belmont Central early Thursday, fire officials said.
Fire crews responded to the apartment, located at 3138 N. Marmora Avenue. The fire appears to have started in the basement of the two-floor apartment building, police said.
EMSP1, Still & Box, & Mayday @ 3138 N. Marmora have been secured and struck out. Four adult red transports total (this includes 1 Firefighter). Fire is under investigation. NO FURTHER INFO AT THIS TIME (Merritt).
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) December 16, 2021
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In a press conference outside of Community First Medical Center Emergency Room, fire officials said the firefighter is new to the job, only having been with the department for about a year.
The firefighter was transferred to Loyola University Medical Center Thursday morning, according to fire officials. Another victim was also being transferred, but fire couldn't confirm where.
The fire is under investigation, fire officials said.