EMERGENCY SERVICES NEWS TICKER

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Tragedy in the Windy City: Two firefighters killed several injured

Two of Chicago's Bravest made the ultimate sacrifice earlier today while battling a multi-alarm blaze. Prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Chicago Fire Department, as well as to the families of the two fallen heroes.  Prayers for a speedy recover to the numerous firefighters that were injured when the building collapsed.







‎100 years ago today, 21 Chicago bravest were killed while battling a blaze when a wall collapsed, trapping them. As they were having a memorial service today to remember that tragic even 100 years ago and to honor the 21 firefighters that ...lost their lives....Another blaze broke out at an abandoned commercial building at 1744 E. 75th Street in Chicago's South Shore. Many firefighters responded to battle this multi-alarm fire this morning. A mayday was sounded at the fire this morning, when there was a collapse, which trapped several firefighters under the debris....2 firefighters were killed and up to 17 others injured, some of those critically!! A very tragic day in the "Windy City"