May 01--Two firefighters were hurt after an "incendiary and suspicious in nature" extra-alarm fire broke out at a mattress warehouse Saturday evening in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
The fire started around 7:40 p.m. at the four-story warehouse near South Christiana Avenue and West 48th Place, according to the Chicago Fire Department media officials.
The response to the blaze was raised to a 2-11 alarm about 8:30 p.m. and to a 3-11 alarm about 9 p.m., according to media officials.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as a result of the fire. One of them was taken to Holy Cross Hospital, and the second firefighter was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center. Both are in good condition.
The blaze was struck out about 10:45 p.m., according to media officials. An investigation by the fire department determined the fire was suspicious and the Chicago Police Department will continue the investigation, according to authorities.
