Man Dead, Two Firefighters Injured After Austin Blaze
CHICAGO (CBS) -- One man is dead and two firefighters injured after a fire broke out in an apartment building in South Austin Friday night.
CBS 2's Jeremy Ross reports one of those firefighters fell down an elevator shaft.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to a fire in the apartment complex near Central and Fulton around 10 p.m. Inside the building, firefighters found the body of a wheelchair-bound man near his second floor doorway.
The Chicago Fire Department says while battling the blaze, one firefighter fell down an elevator shaft and is in serious condition. Another firefighter suffered minor injuries and is in good condition.
Neighbors say the second floor sustained the most damage.
"A lot of flame and a whole bunch of smoke coming through the hallway," said building resident Armand Coleman.
About 30 people are displaced from the fire and the Red Cross is providing assistance.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
