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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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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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Chicago fireman killed in the line of duty
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Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Permalink Reply by Márcio Teixeira on
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Rest in Peace...
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Permalink Reply by josh butalid on
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hero
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Permalink Reply by MICHAEL DELLAHOY on
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rest in peace my heart goes out his family and girlfreind and freinds
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Permalink Reply by mike carroll on
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Rest in Peace,I will remember you in my prayers.
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Permalink Reply by Chris Tomlinson on
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Thoughts and prayers to the Chicago fire department, friends and family of Mr. Wheatley.
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Permalink Reply by Russ on
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rest brother and recieve the protection of our lord. my prayers are with your family
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Permalink Reply by mariana hernandez on
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Descanse en Paz toda la hermandad estamos con sus amigos y familiares.
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Permalink Reply by Barry Follmann on
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of FF Wheatley.....including his Brothers in Blue. He will forever be a true hero.
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Permalink Reply by Roy Luther on
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My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family & Friends & The Chicago Fire Dept. R.I.P. Brother.....
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Permalink Reply by Michael Mounts on
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5-5-5-5-5
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