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2 Chicago firefighters die after building collapse – update

Dec 24

Posted by bgshap in Fire Department News | Comments off

The Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 has updated the information regarding FF Edward Stringer further:

On behalf of the Brothers and Sisters of Local 2, we would like to thank everyone from around the country on their overwhelming support and condolences during this tragic time.

Arrangement for FF Edward J. Stringer are as follows:

Dress: Class A (blouse, overcoat and white gloves)

Monday, December, 27, 2010 (3A) (EMS 2)
Blake Lamb Funeral Home
4727 W. 103rd St.
Oak Lawn, IL

Visitation: 1500-2100 Hours

CFD Assembly: 1800 Hours
Walk thru: 1830 Hours

Funeral:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 (1A)(EMS 2)
CFD Assembly: 0715 Hours
Walk-thru: 0745 Hours
1000 Hours – St. Rita of Cascia Chapel
7740 S. Western
Chicago, IL

Cemetery:
Beverly Cemetery
12000 S. Kedzie Ave
Blue Island, IL

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2 Chicago firefighters die after building collapse – update

Dec 24

Posted by bgshap in Fire, Fire Service News | Comments off

The Chicago Tribune has a story about the origin of the fire at 1744 E 75th Street this week of which the subsequent building collapse resulted in injuries for multiple firefighters and two deaths. The story explains that the fire was started ‘by wood or rubbish that was lit on fire.’

The findings appear to bolster the theory held by investigators that someone seeking shelter in the back of the former laundry accidentally started the fire.

Read the complete article HERE.

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