updates from the CFD Media on the 2-11 Alarm and EMS Plan 1 for a mayday alert in Chicago, 2-19-21

Update on Mayday. 6 CFD members transported after flashover and Mayday all are doing well. At least one member jumped from the building. Cause of fire under investigation.

Building on 27th & Lowe is in the process of being demolished due to public safety concerns.

Actual address of fire on Lowe is 2710. Corrected from earlier reports.

UPDATE ON 2 11 MAYDAY A total of 7 firefighters were transported from this fire. Injuries include lesser degree burns, a laceration and slight orthopedic injury. (Langford)

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Excerpts and video from wgntv.com:

Video from WGN News’ Skycam 9 captured a firefighter jumping to safety during a massive fire in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.

A mayday call was issued after an extra-alarm fire started around 7 a.m. Friday at a building in the 2700 block of South Lowe. Power lines in the area were catching fire, causing a bigger problem for firefighters to control the flames.

When Skycam 9 arrived to the scene, firefighters were seen sliding down a ladder from the roof as smoke overtook the area. One firefighter, who was stranded on the roof, was captured jumping to the building next door to safety.

All firefighters are accounted for and at least six were transported to area hospitals with non life threatening injuries.

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