Chicago Firefighters Call MAYDAY After Roof Collapse
Aug. 24--Chicago firefighters issued a mayday after a roof collapsed during a fire in the South Chicago neighborhood, officials said.
The fire on the 8000 block of South Marquette Road was reported at about 6:30 p.m., according to Chicago Fire Department officials.
Firefighters were battling the fire in the attic of the two-story brick structure when the roof collapsed, officials said.
After the collapse, officials called for an emergency medical services plan 1 response which called for multiple ambulances to be respond, officials said.
Officials later noted that all firefighters were accounted for and was secured.
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