Man found dead after apartment building fire in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was found dead after an apartment building fire in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Firefighters responded to the three-story building in the 1900 block of West Ainslie Street just before 4:30 a.m. Police said a man, believed to be in his 30s, was found dead inside an apartment.
Video from the scene shows damage to the upper floors of the building. Firefighters struggled with the host line that froze due to the sing-digit temperatures.
Two people were taken to a local hospital with smoke inhalation.
A sad update to a story in Ravenswood. Chicago firefighters continue to ventilate the floor where a man in his 30’s was found dead during a fire that hurt 2 others & displaced 2 more at 1904 W. Ainslie. The cause & origin are under investigation. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCdj7J pic.twitter.com/1VK7IgTvY3
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A total of two people were displaced by the apartment and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Warming buses were available to residents sent out into the cold.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.