This from Eric Haak:
Companies from Chicago’s 6th Battalion responded to the report of a house fire just before dawn on Saturday, November 23rd at 6545 S Oakley. Per PD at the scene, the fire was already well advanced in the rear of the structure. Police officers were met with the report of someone trapped inside but could not make entry due to heavy smoke conditions. A victim was eventually located and transported, succumbing to his injuries later that day.
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#1 by Eric Haak on January 24, 2020 - 9:36 AM
Tony, I can only speculate. Looked to be smoke inhalation and I never heard any media coverage of the results. I am pretty sure I heard CFD do a canvass of the neighborhood later in the day but never heard any news coverage of the incident.
#2 by Tony Pugh on January 23, 2020 - 10:00 PM
It’s noted in your report that the person died later that day. What was the cause of his death? Smoke inhalation or injuries. We’re there working smoke detectors on the premise? Was the gentleman identified?
#3 by Eric Haak on December 4, 2019 - 8:04 PM
Sorry Bill. Can’t believe I didn’t put the location. 6545 S Oakley and it was held at a working fire response.
#4 by Bill Post on December 4, 2019 - 11:25 AM
Great shots Eric. Where was the fire and was it escalated to a Still and Box?
#5 by Eric Haak on December 3, 2019 - 11:38 AM
I made a mistake in my narrative. FD made entry immediately. It was the PD who could not make entry due to heavy smoke conditions.