Firefighter Injured in Calumet Park Apartment Blaze

One firefighter suffered a minor knee injury while battling the early morning fire.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A south suburban firefighter sustained a minor injury while responding to an apartment fire in Calumet Park, Illinois early Saturday morning. Crews were able to contain and extinguish the blaze, which started in the basement of the 12-unit building and extended into the attic. No residents were injured thanks to the building's fire alarm system.

Why it matters

Apartment fires pose a serious risk to both residents and first responders, and can cause significant property damage if not quickly contained. This incident highlights the dangers firefighters face in protecting their communities, as well as the importance of functioning fire safety systems in multi-unit buildings.

The details

Calumet Park fire crews were called to the 12300 block of Bishop Street around 6 a.m. on Saturday for a report of a fire in the basement of a two-story, 12-unit apartment building. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze and prevent further damage, but one firefighter suffered a minor knee injury and was treated at the scene.

  • The fire occurred around 6 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Calumet Park Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the apartment blaze.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the critical role of firefighters in protecting communities, as well as the need for robust fire safety systems in apartment buildings to prevent injuries and limit property damage during emergencies.