Chicago Fire Crews Respond to Building Collapse

Firefighter at scene of Chicago building collapse

A person was injured in a partial building collapse on Chicago’s West Side this morning, according to reports.

Crews responded to 5th Avenue and Pulaski Road in West Garfield Park around 9:30 a.m.,  according to a report from ABC 7.

One man was removed from the building and hospitalized, while another man was able to escape on his own, the report indicated. A search revealed no other victims.

Fire photographer Tim Olk shared some images of fire officials operating at the scene. See more in the gallery above.

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