Veteran Chicago Fire Department member dies during training exercise, officials say

CHICAGO - A member of the Chicago Fire Department died Thursday while participating in a training exercise, according to the department.

What we know:

The incident happened around 3 p.m. in the 6600 block of N. Kedzie. 

The Chicago Fire Department said in a social media post that the member served with the department for 30 years.

What we don't know:

Further details on the employee's identity, the training exercise and what caused the member's death haven't been released. 

What's next:

A procession to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is pending.

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