Excerpts from the ChicagoSunTimes.com:
A firefighter narrowly escaped serious injury after falling through a collapsing staircase while responding to a house fire in the West Englewood neighborhood on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 5:40 p.m. in the 6900 block of South Paulina, according to the Chicago Fire Department.
The department issued a "mayday" call, indicating that a firefighter had become trapped or lost during the operation. Fortunately, the firefighter was able to slow his fall by backing down the staircase as it gave way. He managed to climb out on his own and did not require any medical attention.
Despite the alarming situation, all firefighters involved are reported to be safe and accounted for. However, there is still an ongoing search for one civilian who may have been inside the home. Authorities suspect the individual could be a squatter, and the search continues at the scene.
From CFD Media on Twitter:
STILL AND BOX 6943 Paulina details to follow MAYDAY MAYDAY
Update. Mayday secure. Firefighter fell through stairway. He is OK. No transport. All members are GOOD. LANGFORD
Update. One civilian not accounted for. May be a squatter. Searches underway. 6943 Pauline
Awaiting report of final search to account for possible missing squatter. EMS plan secure. Mayday secure. All FF are PAR
FF was backing out as a stairway collapsed. He went down but was able to slow fall and climb out
Final search negative at 6943 Paulina no injuries !
Photos from CFD Media show the scene of the incident, with firefighters working closely with emergency responders to ensure everyone's safety. While the fire has been brought under control, the community remains on alert as the investigation continues.
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