By Laura French
CHICAGO — Six Chicago firefighters were hospitalized after a flashover and mayday call during a structure fire on Friday morning, with one firefighter making a daring escape by jumping from the roof of one building to another.
The Chicago Fire Department tweeted that a mayday was called during the blaze, but that all firefighters were accounted for by around 8:45 a.m. A total of six firefighters were transported with injuries that are not life-threatening, officials said.
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Chicago fire officials also reported that one of the firefighters had jumped from the building. WGN-TV cameras captured a firefighter jumping from the roof of the burning building to another building next door in order to escape.
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Chicago Fire Department District Chief Steven Clay said the injured firefighters sustained minor burns and are doing well. The cause of the fire is under investigation.