Chicago firefighters responded to a house fire on Saturday at 10728 South Prairie Avenue, where they rescued a 66-year-old woman but initially failed to locate a young boy in the attic. The Chicago Tribune reported that the fire broke out around 10 a.m. at a 1½-story frame home. Fire Department spokesperson Kevin MacGregor stated that smoke and flames were primarily coming from the basement, and the fire was spreading quickly up the walls of the structure.
Several hours after the fire was extinguished, a 7-year-old boy was found dead in an attic crawlspace by investigators. The child, identified as Omariontae Tucker, died of carbon monoxide poisoning and inhalation of smoke and soot, according to the Cook County medical examiner. His death was ruled accidental.
Later reports revealed that the grandmother, Barbara Scott, who had been rescued earlier, passed away at a suburban hospital on Sunday afternoon. An autopsy was conducted, and officials confirmed she was 61 years old, correcting an earlier report that said she was 66.
Tim Olk, a local photographer, was on the scene and captured several powerful images of the fire. His photos show firefighters working to ventilate the roof, thick smoke escaping from windows, and emergency crews responding to the scene. A gallery of his photos is available for viewing.
This tragic event highlights the dangers faced by first responders and the devastating impact of house fires on families. As more details emerge, the community continues to mourn the loss of two lives in this heartbreaking incident.
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