Firefighter seriously injured battling blaze in Austin home

SHARE Firefighter seriously injured battling blaze in Austin home
screen_shot_2017_11_03_at_4_25_05_pm.png

A person was seriously injured in an Austin neighborhood shooting on the West Side. | Chicago Fire Media

A firefighter was seriously injured Friday afternoon in an Austin neighborhood fire on the West Side.

The fire happened about 3:45 p.m. at a two-story home in the 160 block of North Lamon, according to Chicago Fire Media.

Fire Media said a “possible flashover with rapid air blast” occurred, and a Mayday was called for a possible firefighter lost.

All firefighters were eventually accounted for, but one was taken in serious condition to Stroger Hospital, the Fire Department said. They were expected to survive.

No other injuries were reported.

The blaze caused “significant brick damage” to the building.

The Latest
The suspect’s son witnessed the shooting of at least five relatives, according to Joliet police reports obtained through a public records request. The reports also indicate the boy’s mother was more deeply involved in the case than first thought.
Counsell is measured and stoic, more so than Joe Maddon or David Ross. After Justin Steele’s Opening Day injury, Counsell will put his head down, pace and figure it out.
The Cubs opened the season against the reigning World Series champions in Texas.