Chicago fire captain killed in line of duty after garage collapses following early morning inferno

A man accused of setting a fire that killed Chicago Fire Department (CFD) Capt. David Meyer Wednesday was charged with murder.

Chicago Fire Union Local 2 President Patrick Cleary told FOX 32 Chicago it was “pretty evident” suspect Charles Green, 44, started the fire.

Capt. David Meyer

Capt. David Meyer, 54, died in the line of duty Wednesday, according to Chicago Fire Department officials. (Chicago Fire Department)

He was later pronounced dead.

Meyer is survived by his parents, wife, three daughters and one son, according to Nance-Holt.

Fallen Chicago firefighter in ambulance

A man has been charged with murder in the death of a Chicago fire captain. (Chicago Fire Department)

The 28-year Chicago fire veteran was assigned to Truck 29 on the west side and previously served as a lieutenant on Truck 35.

University of Iowa Police helped ensure one of Meyer’s daughters, who attends college in Iowa, was able to return home quickly.

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