A tragic incident occurred in West Rogers Park last Friday when a 6-year-old boy, identified as Milan Campbell, perished in an apartment fire. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the fire started at around 11:15 a.m. in a building located on the 2700 block of West Granville Avenue. In the blaze, which prompted an extra-alarm response, Milan's mother was critically injured. A GoFundMe page set up in the aftermath has raised more than $100,000 as of Monday evening to aid the affected family.
Further details provided by ABC 7 Chicago explain that the fire engulfed the first-floor unit where Milan and his mother lived, tragically leading to catastrophic injuries for Milan who was badly burned, and his mother's valiant attempts to rescue him. The Cook County Medical Examiner's office officially identified the young boy. Firefighters tackling the blaze faced their dangers; two of them were hospitalized after the stairs they were standing on collapsed, though they were in good condition.
The origin of the fire is still under investigation, as authorities have yet to determine its initial cause. The blaze affected a 12-unit, three-and-a-half-story apartment building. The community has been moved by this devastating event, leading to a surge in support through the GoFundMe campaign for the survivor, as per statements obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times.
In the wake of the tragedy, firefighters' efforts to control the blaze and mitigate further damage were noted. Officials are continuing to probe the ruins to unearth how such a tragedy could unfold.
