Chicago Firefighters Rescue Paraplegic Man from House Fire

March 18, 2019
ByFire Engineering Staff

Chicago firefighters rescued a paraplegic man from a house fire Monday in the Englewood neighborhood.

According to ABC 7, firefighters used a blanket to carry the man to safety. He sustained a minor burn to his abdomen, and no other injuries were reported.

Watch video above, and read more HERE.

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