Chicago Firefighter Sustains Minor Injury in Lincoln Park Propane Tank Fire; Second Individual Hospitalized

Two individuals, including a Chicago firefighter, were hurt when a fire broke out at a storage shed next to Cafe Brauer in Lincoln Park early today. The incident happened on Stockton Drive at approximately 4:20 a.m., according to the Chicago Sun-Times. According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire was caused by propane tanks within the shed. “The fire was in the shed where the propane tanks are stored,” stated Larry Langford, the spokesperson, adding, “The tanks were on fire.”

Because the fire was combustible, a hazardous materials alarm was triggered right away. The fire was swiftly put out by firefighters. One firefighter was sent to Rush University Medical Center for treatment after suffering a “very minor” injury. Another person, a 46-year-old man, was sent to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in fair condition after suffering a medical problem during the incident. According to the Chicago Police Department, neither injury had anything to do with burns. Langford disclosed that “the whole thing is still under investigation,” meaning that the origin of the fire is now unknown.

According to CBS News Chicago, the fire started outside Cafe Brauer, which is located close to the well-known Lincoln Park Zoo. As first responders got on the scene, they observed flames shooting from the propane storage area. Due to minor injuries, the aforementioned firefighter was sent to Illinois Masonic Hospital. Early in the morning, the occurrence caused a commotion among onlookers, and emergency personnel promptly cordoned off the area.

There are still little information available about the fire as the community and firefighters deal with the early morning happenings. As new information becomes available, it will be updated to reflect the investigators’ continued efforts to identify the reason.

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