An 80-year-old woman died in a high-rise fire in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday. The flames spread over several floors, strong gusts of wind hampered the extinguishing work.
The fire broke out on the 14th floor and quickly spread to the 24th floor. Strong gusts of wind made firefighting difficult. Firefighter Marc Ferman said it was difficult to stay one step ahead of the flames. The fire was extinguished with difficulty. About 300 firefighters were on scene.
An 80-year-old living on the 14th floor was killed in the fire. Eight people were taken to hospital with injuries, including a firefighter. The Salvation Army organized food for residents and helpers. The cause of the fire is not yet known and is currently under investigation.
Source: Krone
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