The Chicago Fire Department confirmed there was a mayday call for a firefighter who fell from the first floor into the basement of the home. The firefighter is okay.

Information from the Chicago Fire Department after an early morning blaze In Lawndale now these were the Flames Coming from the back of the home and Through the roof about an hour ago They've now been put out officials say There was a Mayday call for a Firefighter who fell from the first Floor into the basement but We're glad to report he's okay it turns Out a mattress broke his fall another Firefighter hurt his leg and was taken To the hospital in an ambulance and Right now let's take a live look from Our non-stop news crew that's still on The scene on Kaminsky near 13th fire and Police still there as you can see and Now the investigation begins to Determine how this fire started

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