Mayday Declared at Chicago House Fire

A flashover during a house fire in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood lead to a mayday being called.
March 8, 2024

Chicago fire officials said no injuries were reported after a mayday was called during a fire Thursday afternoon.

The fire, on North Luna Avenue in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood, was in a 2 1/2-story home.

The mayday was called when firefighters encountered a flashover, according to WGNTV.com.

That radio call prompted the response of more ambulances to the still and box assignment.

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