CHICAGO (WLS) — A 6-year-old boy has been identified after he was killed in an apartment fire on Friday.
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The fire happened in the 2700-block of Granville Avenue in West Rogers Park about 11 a.m. Friday.
The blaze took up the 12-unit, three-and-a-half-story apartment building.
A 6-year-old boy died and his mother was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The boy was identified as Milan Campbell.
Two firefighters who were standing on collapsed stairs were also taken to a hospital, according to CFD. Fortunately, they are in good condition, as reported by fire officials.
Firefighters said the fire started in the first-floor unit, where the mother and child lived.
The boy was badly burned, and his mother tried to rescue him, CFD said.
Despite the courageous efforts of one resident and two neighbors who tried to rescue a trapped child by breaking down the door of the unit engulfed in flames, they were unable to proceed due to the overwhelming smoke.
Chopper 7 was over the scene late Friday morning, as about 100 firefighters worked in frigid conditions in an effort to put the fire out.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
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