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Firefighter Critically Injured in Structure Fire on West Crystal Street in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – A Chicago firefighter is in critical condition following a Mayday incident that occurred while battling a fire at a residence in the 5500 block of West Crystal Street, in the city’s Austin neighborhood.
According to Chicago Fire Department officials, the incident was reported, when a garage structure involved in the blaze partially collapsed.
A portion of the building struck one of the responding firefighters during operations inside the structure.
Immediate rescue efforts were launched by fellow firefighters on scene, and the injured member was quickly transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
The cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the collapse are currently under investigation.
The thoughts and support of the department and the City of Chicago are with the injured firefighter and their loved ones during this challenging time.
Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.
Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.
Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.
The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.