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10-year-old London Woodard died after fire in Washington Heights neighborhood
His 18-year-old brother, Mikah Glass, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, was also rescued from the home.
A tragic early-morning house fire in Chicago has claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy and left his older brother in critical condition, according to authorities and family members.
The fire broke out at approximately 3:27 a.m. at a residence near 105th Street and Green Street.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to the scene and was able to bring the fire under control after rescuing two individuals from inside the home.
Firefighters located 10-year-old London Woodard inside the residence, reportedly on a couch, suffering from severe smoke inhalation.
He was transported to Roseland Community Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
His 18-year-old brother, Mikah Glass, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, was also rescued from the home.
He sustained significant smoke inhalation and was transported to Little Company of Mary Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Family members stated that both boys were in the living room at the time the fire began, while their parents were asleep upstairs.
The parents were able to escape the home without injury.
According to relatives, the father attempted to reach the children but was unable to do so in time, prompting the mother to seek help from neighbors.
London Woodard is being remembered as a bright and talented young boy, including as an avid basketball player who had recently played in a game just hours before the tragedy.
The Chicago Fire Department is continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.
Preliminary information suggests the possibility that an electrical issue, potentially involving an outlet behind the couch, may have contributed to the blaze, though this has not yet been confirmed.
The incident has left the family and community devastated as they mourn the loss of a young life and pray for the recovery of his brother.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.