Mayday, Firefighter Hurt at Fatal Chicago Fire

Fire photographer Tim Olk shared some photos from the scene of a Chicago fire earlier today that left one civilian dead.

A Mayday was declared during firefighting operations at the 2-11 alarm at 1813 N. Sawyer. One firefighter sustained minor injuries, according to the department’s Twitter account.

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