Firefighter Falls Through Floor Battling Chicago Building Fire

Chicago firefighters said the fire started in a church and spread to two other buildings.
Dec. 22, 2025

A firefighter called a mayday after falling through the floor at a church fire Sunday night.

Chicago firefighters, who said the fire spread from the church to two nearby houses, battled the frigid temperatures as well as the flames, CBS reported. 

The injured crew member was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

 

About the Author

Susan Nicol

News Editor

Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

Sign up for our eNewsletters
Get the latest news and updates

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Firehouse, create an account today!