Incendiary Device Tossed at Chicago House Ignites Fire, Two Children Hurt

A four-year-old boy is in critical condition with smoke inhalation.
April 24, 2023

Two children were injured, one critically, after someone tossed an explosive device at their house.

A man and four children were able to escape, but a four-year-old remained inside, ABC 7 News reported. 

The boy suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Chicago police said the device thrown at the rear of the house ignited the fire Sunday night about 11:30.

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