Two people suffered serious injuries early Sunday morning in an apartment fire on Chicago’s West Side, according to the Chicago Fire Department. The blaze broke out in the Lawndale neighborhood in the 2200-block of South Keeler Avenue.
Chicago Fire Department Responds to Keeler Avenue Blaze
Multiple ambulances rushed to the scene on Sunday, September 27, 2026, as crews worked to knock down the flames. The Chicago Fire Department confirmed that firefighters successfully extinguished the fire, though emergency responders transported two victims to local hospitals. Both patients were listed in serious to critical conditions following the incident.
Ongoing Investigation Into the Lawndale Apartment Fire
Authorities have not yet determined how the fire started. The Chicago Fire Department and local investigators released no additional details regarding the cause of the blaze or the identity of the victims as the inquiry remains active. Emergency officials continue to review the scene on South Keeler Avenue to establish the origin of the fire.
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