Firefighters in Chicago tackled a duplex fire in the Pilsen neighborhood amid dangerous cold conditions. The incident resulted in one man being hospitalized in critical condition. Frozen hydrants and ice-covered surfaces presented significant challenges for firefighters battling the blaze and attending to the injured.
Extreme cold gripped the Chicago area, making firefighting operations significantly more challenging. A fire broke out in a duplex house in the Pilsen neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, sending a man to the hospital in critical condition . Firefighters battled the blaze at 1936 S. May St., facing dangerously low temperatures and hazardous conditions. Water from firehoses froze on the porch, slowing down their progress.
Mark Nielsen, former deputy commissioner in charge of operations for the Chicago Fire Department, highlighted the difficulties posed by such frigid weather. He explained that ice formation on surfaces, like porches, slows down operations considerably. Nielsen, who retired in 2017, emphasized that extreme cold days are far from pleasant for firefighters. He added that frozen hydrants can also pose a major obstacle during these brutal conditions. The relentless weather takes a toll on firefighters, both physically and mentally. Nielsen stressed the importance of taking protective measures, covering exposed skin, and implementing rotation plans to minimize exposure to the elements. The fire department had to call a still-and-box alarm for additional equipment and manpower due to the hoarder conditions inside the house. A man in his 50s was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. After rescuing him, firefighters carefully searched the house to ensure no one else was trapped. Neighbors expressed concern and sadness over the incident. One neighbor, Jose Ayala, stated, 'They pulled one guy out. But hopefully, that's it, there's no more casualties. It's sad, you know, to see someone being pulled out and carried away like that. ' Another neighbor, Leo Rodriguez, who had known the residents for many years, added, 'I just feel sorry for them.' This wasn't the only major fire incident in Chicago amid the extreme cold Tuesday. A still-and-box alarm was also called for a raging fire at an apartment building at 1650 W. Cullerton St. in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood. Reports indicated that frozen hydrants hampered firefighters' efforts to control the blaze
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