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Mayday Cleared After Flames Erupt Inside Three-Story Home

811 N May St

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a blaze at a three-story home on N May Street in Chicago, where a flashover caused rapid fire spread. A mayday alert was issued but later cleared after the firefighter involved safely exited through a window. Multiple fire crews and hoses were deployed to control the flames.

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According to a tweet Chicago Fire, the fire has been extinguished, with one civilian and two firefighters transported. The cause remains under investigation.

Additional fire and EMS units were sent to the scene, and the firefighter exited through a window and was safely accounted for.

Fire crews are battling a fire in a three-story home, where a firefighter called a mayday after a flashover caused flames and extreme heat to rapidly spread through the second floor.

Firefighters have three hoses working to battle the heavy flames.

Fire officials say a “mayday” alert has been cleared, meaning all firefighters are now safe and accounted for.

Multiple fire crews are battling a blaze on N May Street.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N May St.

A Citizen user's video shows firefighters battling a fire at a house as heavy smoke pours from the structure. Go LIVE to share updates if you are nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 819 N Milwaukee Ave.

According to a tweet Chicago Fire, the fire has been extinguished, with one civilian and two firefighters transported. The cause remains under investigation.

Additional fire and EMS units were sent to the scene, and the firefighter exited through a window and was safely accounted for.

Fire crews are battling a fire in a three-story home, where a firefighter called a mayday after a flashover caused flames and extreme heat to rapidly spread through the second floor.

Firefighters have three hoses working to battle the heavy flames.

Fire officials say a “mayday” alert has been cleared, meaning all firefighters are now safe and accounted for.

Multiple fire crews are battling a blaze on N May Street.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N May St.

A Citizen user's video shows firefighters battling a fire at a house as heavy smoke pours from the structure. Go LIVE to share updates if you are nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 819 N Milwaukee Ave.

According to a tweet Chicago Fire, the fire has been extinguished, with one civilian and two firefighters transported. The cause remains under investigation.

Additional fire and EMS units were sent to the scene, and the firefighter exited through a window and was safely accounted for.

Fire crews are battling a fire in a three-story home, where a firefighter called a mayday after a flashover caused flames and extreme heat to rapidly spread through the second floor.

Firefighters have three hoses working to battle the heavy flames.

Fire officials say a “mayday” alert has been cleared, meaning all firefighters are now safe and accounted for.

Multiple fire crews are battling a blaze on N May Street.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N May St.

A Citizen user's video shows firefighters battling a fire at a house as heavy smoke pours from the structure. Go LIVE to share updates if you are nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 819 N Milwaukee Ave.

According to a tweet Chicago Fire, the fire has been extinguished, with one civilian and two firefighters transported. The cause remains under investigation.

Additional fire and EMS units were sent to the scene, and the firefighter exited through a window and was safely accounted for.

Fire crews are battling a fire in a three-story home, where a firefighter called a mayday after a flashover caused flames and extreme heat to rapidly spread through the second floor.

Firefighters have three hoses working to battle the heavy flames.

Fire officials say a “mayday” alert has been cleared, meaning all firefighters are now safe and accounted for.

Multiple fire crews are battling a blaze on N May Street.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N May St.

A Citizen user's video shows firefighters battling a fire at a house as heavy smoke pours from the structure. Go LIVE to share updates if you are nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 819 N Milwaukee Ave.

According to a tweet Chicago Fire, the fire has been extinguished, with one civilian and two firefighters transported. The cause remains under investigation.

Additional fire and EMS units were sent to the scene, and the firefighter exited through a window and was safely accounted for.

Fire crews are battling a fire in a three-story home, where a firefighter called a mayday after a flashover caused flames and extreme heat to rapidly spread through the second floor.

Firefighters have three hoses working to battle the heavy flames.

Fire officials say a “mayday” alert has been cleared, meaning all firefighters are now safe and accounted for.

Multiple fire crews are battling a blaze on N May Street.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 811 N May St.

A Citizen user's video shows firefighters battling a fire at a house as heavy smoke pours from the structure. Go LIVE to share updates if you are nearby.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 819 N Milwaukee Ave.

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Comments30

MSand5Jan 19 at 9:12 PM

Shout out to all the first responders handling this in the FREEZING temps. Stay safe yall

TARMALOJan 20 at 5:21 PM

@MSand5 💜

nowvic11Jan 19 at 9:14 PM

Does anyone live there? I hope everyone and their pets are okay

Anastasia_98Jan 19 at 9:16 PM

I hope they looked for the pets if there are any and gave them immediate attention

NotParanoidBoomJan 19 at 9:49 PM

Always all of these fires in winter. Please be careful with your heaters, stoves, cigarettes, etc. All of those things can start a fire.

K8JLEJan 19 at 10:04 PM

😀

MSand5Jan 19 at 9:12 PM

Shout out to all the first responders handling this in the FREEZING temps. Stay safe yall

TARMALOJan 20 at 5:21 PM

@MSand5 💜

nowvic11Jan 19 at 9:14 PM

Does anyone live there? I hope everyone and their pets are okay

Anastasia_98Jan 19 at 9:16 PM

I hope they looked for the pets if there are any and gave them immediate attention

NotParanoidBoomJan 19 at 9:49 PM

Always all of these fires in winter. Please be careful with your heaters, stoves, cigarettes, etc. All of those things can start a fire.

K8JLEJan 19 at 10:04 PM

😀

MSand5Jan 19 at 9:12 PM

Shout out to all the first responders handling this in the FREEZING temps. Stay safe yall

TARMALOJan 20 at 5:21 PM

@MSand5 💜

nowvic11Jan 19 at 9:14 PM

Does anyone live there? I hope everyone and their pets are okay

Anastasia_98Jan 19 at 9:16 PM

I hope they looked for the pets if there are any and gave them immediate attention

NotParanoidBoomJan 19 at 9:49 PM

Always all of these fires in winter. Please be careful with your heaters, stoves, cigarettes, etc. All of those things can start a fire.

K8JLEJan 19 at 10:04 PM

😀

MSand5Jan 19 at 9:12 PM

Shout out to all the first responders handling this in the FREEZING temps. Stay safe yall

TARMALOJan 20 at 5:21 PM

@MSand5 💜

nowvic11Jan 19 at 9:14 PM

Does anyone live there? I hope everyone and their pets are okay

Anastasia_98Jan 19 at 9:16 PM

I hope they looked for the pets if there are any and gave them immediate attention

NotParanoidBoomJan 19 at 9:49 PM

Always all of these fires in winter. Please be careful with your heaters, stoves, cigarettes, etc. All of those things can start a fire.

K8JLEJan 19 at 10:04 PM

😀

MSand5Jan 19 at 9:12 PM

Shout out to all the first responders handling this in the FREEZING temps. Stay safe yall

TARMALOJan 20 at 5:21 PM

@MSand5 💜

nowvic11Jan 19 at 9:14 PM

Does anyone live there? I hope everyone and their pets are okay

Anastasia_98Jan 19 at 9:16 PM

I hope they looked for the pets if there are any and gave them immediate attention

NotParanoidBoomJan 19 at 9:49 PM

Always all of these fires in winter. Please be careful with your heaters, stoves, cigarettes, etc. All of those things can start a fire.

K8JLEJan 19 at 10:04 PM

😀

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