Six Injured In Humboldt Park, Chicago Apartment Fire

Unsafe Premises - November 23, 2024

Humboldt Park, Chicago Apartment Fire Started In The Basement of Building on West Thomas Street

Six Injured In Humboldt Park, Chicago Apartment Fire

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 23, 2024) – At least six people were hospitalized in a Humboldt Park, Chicago apartment fire on the 4300 block of West Thomas Street.

Cook County officials are saying that the incident took place around 2:00 a.m. on Friday. The fire started in the basement of the apartment complex.

Firefighters were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims and put out the fire. All of the victims were in their 70s and transported to Stroger and St. Mary hospitals.

Two people were able to self-evacuate. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Liability For Cook County Apartment Fires

Residential fires remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “In 2023, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.39 million fires in the United States. These fires caused an estimated 3,670 civilian fire deaths and 13,350 reported civilian fire injuries. The property damage caused by these fires was estimated at $23 billion.” There are a number of steps that apartment owners should take to prevent people from being injured in apartment fires.

  • Apartment owners should keep their buildings up to code.
  • Apartment owners should perform routine maintenance on heating systems and appliances.
  • Apartment owners should ensure that all building exits are unobstructed.

Property owners in Chicago have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. Pursuant to Illinois Civil Code (740 ILCS 130/), property owners have a legal duty to use reasonable care to maintain their property in a safe condition. When a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition with their property, they must act. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any apartment fire.

  • Medical records related to the fire should be collected.
  • The source of the fire should be identified.
  • Maintenance records for the building should be examined.
  • An experienced premises liability attorney should be contacted.

There could be numerous sources of liability for any apartment fire. In particular, many of these fires involve illegally rented units. Apartments may rent out basements or other areas that were not designed to house residents. Any person that is injured in a Humboldt Park apartment fire may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A premises liability attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.

Investigating Cook County Apartment Fires

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the victims of this Humboldt Park apartment fire. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. There needs to be a thorough investigation into the source of the fire.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Humboldt Park apartment fire? You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.