Chicago firefighters responded to a devastating house fire early Saturday morning at 10728 South Prairie. Initially, they managed to rescue a 66-year-old woman from the burning building, but unfortunately, they couldn’t locate a young boy who was believed to be hiding in the attic. The Chicago Tribune reported that firefighters were dispatched to the one-and-a-half-story frame house around 10 a.m., spotting thick smoke and flames primarily coming from the basement. Fire Department spokesperson Kevin MacGregor noted that the fire spread quickly through the interior walls of the home.
Several hours after the initial rescue, firefighters discovered the tragic fate of the young boy in an attic crawlspace. It was later confirmed that the boy, thought to be seven years old, had succumbed to smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning. An official statement from the Cook County medical examiner’s office revealed that the boy, identified as Omariontae Tucker, had died due to smoke and soot inhalation and carbon monoxide intoxication. The death was ruled accidental.
The situation took another tragic turn when it was announced that the grandmother, who had been rescued earlier, also passed away. Barbara Scott, initially reported to be 66, was later confirmed to be 61. She succumbed to her injuries at a suburban hospital on Sunday afternoon, following the fire. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday morning to determine further details regarding her passing.
These events have deeply impacted the community, and multiple photos from the scene, captured by Tim Olk, provide a visual narrative of the chaos and efforts made by the firefighters. One image shows firefighters working to ventilate the roof, while another captures smoke escaping from the living room windows as the fire broke through the exterior wall. Additional images show heavy smoke pushing out of the front of the house as firefighters entered, and others highlight the intense efforts of Truck 27 as they positioned themselves strategically around the property.
A full gallery of Tim Olk’s photographs from the fire is available for viewing HERE. These images offer a poignant reminder of the bravery and dedication shown by emergency responders in the face of tragedy.
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