CFD: 2 firefighters injured fighting Lawndale house fire

Thursday, January 5, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two Chicago firefighters were injured responding to a house fire on the West Side Thursday morning, the Chicago Fire Department said.

The fire broke out after 4 a.m. in the 1200-block of South Komensky Avenue and flames were seen coming through the roof of the home when firefighters arrived, CFD said.
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One firefighter fell from the second floor, but a mattress in the home broke his fall, CFD said. He was evaluated at the scene.

A second firefighter was injured in his leg and transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital, but is expected to be OK.
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No residents were hurt. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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