Six Hospitalized After Apartment Fire in West Humboldt Park, Chicago; Investigation Underway

An apartment building in West Humboldt Park caught fire early on Friday morning, sending six people to the hospital. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the emergency response was started near the 4300 block of West Thomas Street at roughly two in the morning, according to the Chicago police.

Four males who were 71, 72, 74, and 75 years old received treatment for inhaling smoke. All of them are listed as being in good condition right now. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, two ladies, both 74, were also sent to other hospitals; one is in critical condition, while the other is doing well. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

Details on the structure were given by Chicago’s CBS News, which called it a “two-story multi-unit building.” Four males were saved by firefighters, who also located and helped two women. In his analysis of the catastrophe, Deputy Chief Ernie Pinkston said, “Our company found heavy fire in the basement.” According to Pinkston, “It doesn’t appear to be any fire spread to the upper floors, but again, we have our office of fire on the scene that’s doing the investigation to give a final determination.”

According to Pinkston’s statement, the rescue crews’ prompt action and the current investigation to determine the complete extent and cause of the incident are noteworthy. Authorities are still looking into the incident, and the neighborhood is waiting for further information. The neighborhood is still on high alert, and safety precautions are being closely examined to avoid similar catastrophes in the future.

No other details about their status or the details of the rescue efforts were immediately available, and the names of the injured have not been made public. As new information becomes available to the public, the story will be updated appropriately. Readers interested in learning more about this occurrence can consult the coverage of CBS News Chicago and the Chicago Sun-Times.

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