Civilian Fatality Structure Fire - Now Out 06/10/2024 INC#0641

Civilian Fatality Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0641; 10:35AM; 2519 W 74th St; https://bit.ly/3yNLvt9; #HydePark; PRELIM: 43 Firefighters took just 14 minutes (10:49 AM) to access, confine and fully extinguish flames within a 2,200 square foot one-story home. Despite the lack of any smoke alarms within the 101 year-old residence, an elder female became aware of the fire, and was able to escape from the rear of the home without injury. Sadly, her elder male bedridden spouse was discovered lifeless in the front of the residence. Beyond medical assistance, He was determined deceased and remains at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Fire cause under investigation. Mayor's Crisis Response Team volunteers are en route to assist the woman, family and neighbors. Media Inquiries: Medical Examiner (No Case # Available).; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AR12 AR21 AR35 BC13 CM20 CM22 E233 E266 E57 E66 PH1 RA266 RA57 RA857 T33 T66; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

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