Chicago Firefighters Hurt During Blaze in Frigid Temperatures
Two firefighters and a civilian were injured during a house fire Monday night. Their conditions are unknown.
A Mayday was called for a trapped firefighter, but was cancelled moments later, abc 7 reported.
Firefighters dealt with bitter and windy conditions during the operation after finding heavy fire shooting from the roof.
The cause is under investigation.
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