An arson investigation is underway and one child remains in critical condition after a fire took place late Sunday night at a residence in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
An arson investigation is underway and two children were sent to the hospital after a fire took place late Sunday night at a residence in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.
According to authorities, at approximately 11:36 p.m. Sunday, Chicago police and fire officials responded to a house fire in the 6100 block of South Carpenter Avenue. Officials say while a man and four children were able to exit the home unharmed, the man told the fire department that another child was still inside.According to officials, the 4-year-old was transported to nearby hospital and is being treated for smoke inhalation. He was last listed in critical condition, officials say.
A second child, a 9-year-old boy who was able to make it out of the home, was also transported to a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation. He was last listed in good condition. Video and photos from the scene early Monday morning show police along with the State Fire Marshall inspecting the sides and back portions of the home.
Police have not released further details on why the fire is being investigated as arson. According to officials, no other injuries were reported.
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