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Extra-alarm blaze erupts at a Rogers Park building, possibly injuring firefighter

A firefighter possibly fell through the roof of a Rogers Park apartment building Monday afternoon.

The fire started about noon at a multi-story building at 1757 W. North Shore Ave., according to fire spokesperson Larry Merritt.

Over police radio, an OEMC dispatcher told an officer that the situation was a “mayday fire,” and a firefighter fell through the roof.

Several people including a dog had been displaced, according to the dispatcher.


This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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