Chicago Firefighter Killed in Fall

Editor's Note: Local news sources have a more detailed report that state the firefighter fell from a ladder while operating on the fireground.

CHICAGO - A 31-year-old Chicago firefighter is dead after falling from a ladder while responding to a fire at a downtown restaurant.

Authorities identified the firefighter as Christopher Wheatley. He was taken to Stroger

Hospital in very critical condition and was pronounced dead early Monday.

Fire officials say Wheatley fell three or four stories while responding to a grease-chute fire at Avec Restaurant.

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Permalink Reply by LIMA CHARLY on August 9, 2010 at 6:18pm

My prayers to family and friends. Rest brother and recieve the protection of our lord.

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Permalink Reply by Julia Miller on August 9, 2010 at 6:20pm

My thoughts and prayers to his family and to those who he was stationed with and was friends with.

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Permalink Reply by David Rebhan on August 9, 2010 at 6:31pm

Rest In Peace. May you join the rank and file above, that serve as our guardian angels and watch over us

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Permalink Reply by Roy Walker on August 9, 2010 at 7:05pm

Rest well brother, our thoughts and prayers are offererd to you ,your family and theChicago Fire Department , all of whom lost an irreplacible member.