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Chicago firefighter seriously injured while responding to North Side fire

By and Cody King
Published  March 16, 2026 1:51pm CDT
Rogers Park
FOX 32 Chicago
Chicago firefighter seriously injured while responding to North Side fire

Chicago firefighter seriously injured while responding to North Side fire

A Chicago firefighter is hospitalized in serious condition after responding to a fire on the city’s North Side, officials said.

The Brief

    • A Chicago firefighter was seriously injured after falling through the first floor into a basement while battling a North Side apartment fire Monday morning.
    • About 100 firefighters responded to the blaze at a four-story building on West North Shore Avenue; it was extinguished after about two hours.
    • The injured firefighter was taken to Stroger Hospital and remains in serious condition; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

CHICAGO - A Chicago firefighter is hospitalized in serious condition after responding to a fire on the city’s North Side, officials said.

What we know:

The fire started about 11 a.m. Monday at a four-story apartment building in the 1700 block of West North Shore Avenue.

Flames were visible at the rear of the building and appeared to reach two floors. A ladder was positioned to help evacuate residents.

Officials said the firefighter fell through the first floor into the basement while crews were battling the blaze. Nearby firefighters were able to reach him and pull him from the burning building.

The firefighter was taken to Stroger Hospital. His identity has not been released, and he remains in serious condition.

About 100 firefighters responded to the scene, along with multiple trucks, engines and tower ladders.

The fire was extinguished after about two hours. No other injuries to firefighters or residents were reported.

What we don't know:

The Chicago Fire Department has not released information about the cause of the fire or the extent of damage to the building.

What's next:

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Chicago Fire Department. 

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