CHICAGO — One man was killed another injured after a fire in Englewood that was ruled suspicious Monday morning, officials said.
At 9:22 a.m., the two men were burned in a flash fire while in a two-story building in the 7100 block of South Emerald Avenue, Chicago Fire Cmdr. Curtis Hudson said. One of the men had burns on 80-90 percent of his body and was taken to St. Bernard Hospital before being transferred to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
The man, who police said was about 30 years old, was pronounced dead at 9:51 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.
The fire burned the other man's hair and hands and he was taken to St. Bernard Hospital, Hudson said. Police said the man, who was 50, also had a cut on his left arm. He was treated and released from the hospital.
The fire was ruled "suspicious," the Fire Department wrote on Twitter.
An initial investigation suggested the fire might have been accidental, a police source said. An investigation was ongoing.
Fire at 7135 emerald ruled suspicious. Critical victim transferred to Stroger. Fire Marshall K9 enroute.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 8, 2017
Critical fire injury. 7135 emerald two workers burned in flash fire OFI investigating.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 8, 2017
7135 S Emerald.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 8, 2017
Still time 0922 On scene 0924 Company's performing salvage and overhaul at present all searches are negative.
Working fire 7135 S Emerald 2 injured victims 1 Red and 1 Yellow transported to St Bernard's ages and gender unk at this time. OFI requested
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 8, 2017
Working fire 7135 S Emerald 2 story ordinary fire in basement and 1st floor 20X50 2 lines on fire. Fire is out. Companies washing down.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) May 8, 2017
