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A devastating high-rise fire broke out in the Kenwood neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The Chicago Fire Department was called to 4850 S Lake Park Ave around 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday after reports of smoke and flames coming from the 15th floor. Upon arrival, firefighters found the fire had already begun spreading to the 16th floor, with heavy smoke and intense heat making it extremely challenging to control. Despite these conditions, crews managed to evacuate the entire building, and multiple residents were taken to local hospitals for treatment of smoke inhalation and other injuries. At least 10 ambulances responded to the scene.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but officials believe it started in a unit on the 15th floor. The extent of the damage is being assessed, but most units are expected to be uninhabitable for some time. Due to a power outage, elevators were not operational, forcing firefighters to use the stairwells to evacuate residents, including elderly individuals who may have needed assistance. The Red Cross has stepped in to provide temporary housing and support to displaced residents.
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Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:
A fire erupted on the 15th floor of the 25-story Harper Square Co-Op building at 4800 S Lake Park Ave just after 10 a.m. on Wednesday. Strong winds caused the fire to spread rapidly, moving vertically up to the 24th floor. Hundreds of firefighters worked to contain the blaze, and because the elevators were out, all equipment had to be carried manually up the stairs.
One woman was found dead on the 15th floor, while eight other residents were injured. A firefighter also suffered injuries. Nearly half of the building’s units are now considered uninhabitable. According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire was likely caused by smoking materials igniting combustibles in a bedroom. A smoke detector was present in the unit, but it was not functioning properly.
The identity of the deceased woman has not been released, but those who knew her described her as a retired teacher in her 80s. The building had failed seven recent inspections by the Department of Buildings (DOB), including one on December 1, 2022, for failing to test the fire alarm and evacuation system.
Despite submitting certification from an outside contractor, Fox Valley Fire & Safety, the documents only showed that fire alarms passed inspection in late 2021—over a year before the fire occurred. This means the building was still not compliant with fire safety standards at the time of the incident.
During an inspection on November 7, 2022, the DOB noted violations related to interior door tags, exterior masonry, and failure to file the required high-rise exterior wall report. The violations were referred to the Department of Law, which filed an enforcement action in Cook County Circuit Court. The case is scheduled for a hearing on February 2.
The 1970-built apartment complex consists of 298 units, with about 267 occupied. Notably, individual units do not have sprinklers. After the 2003 fire at the Cook County Administration Building, the city implemented an ordinance requiring residential high-rises to pass a "life safety evaluation." While sprinklers are not mandatory, buildings must implement passive fire safety measures like self-closing doors to help contain fires.
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