2 Chicago firefighters, another person injured in house fire on South Side, officials say

Firefighter Injured 2 Chicago firefighters, another person injured in house fire on South Side, officials say Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. By Tre Ward , ABC7 Chicago Digital Team Friday, November 13, 2026 2:58AM Share Follow ABC7 on Google CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two firefighters and another person were hurt in a house fire Thursday evening on the city's South Side, CFD officials said. The fire started in the basement of a home around 6 p.m. near East 90th Street and South Martin Luther King Drive in the Chatham area. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch 2 elementary school students killed after Amtrak train strikes vehicle in Western Springs: officials CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job at 17th District station Baby buried alive for 24 hours released from the hospital; father charged Two firefighters fell through the kitchen floor into the basement, triggering a "mayday" call, CFD said. Both first responders were taken to a hospital and are in good condition, officials said. One resident was also taken to a hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No further information was available. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics CHATHAM CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER INJURED FIREFIGHTERS CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT HOUSE FIRE FIRE Man killed, another critical after jumping to escape NYC fire 4 firefighters injured, 3 seriously, battling South Side fire: CFD Firefighter among 3 injured as fire tears through South Side building Funeral held for fallen CFD firefighter Watch Live ON NOW 2 elementary school students killed after Amtrak train strikes vehicle in Western Springs: officials CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job at 17th District station Baby buried alive for 24 hours released from the hospital; father charged Chicago weather: Lake-effect showers, windy Thursday Evanston Township HS student killed in Deerfield crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck