Little Village fire kills 8 children, investigation continues
The investigation continues into what caused a massive house fire in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood that stole the lives of eight children.
Two 14-year-old teens are at Stroger Hospital and in critical condition. Fire officials say many of the victims were dead when they arrived to the home.
Chicago Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago said in a statement, “We all pray the two living victims will make a recovery despite the odds.”
According to the Chicago Building Department website, the building on Sacramento failed its last inspection in June due to electrical issues.
According to ABC7, there were no working smoke detectors, but the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms along with other investigators do not want to jump to conclusions as to whether or not this was accidental.
According to the family members, the victims are three-month-old Amayah Almaraz, 3-year-old Alanni Ayala, 5-year-old Ariel Garcia, 5-year-old Gialanni Ayala, 10-year-old Giovanni Ayala, 11-year-old Xavier Contreras,13-year-old Nathan Contreras, and 16-year-old Victor Mendoza.
These victims were from two families.
There is a Gofundme page set up to help with expenses. Enlace Chicago is accepting donations at their office as well. You can drop off your donations at either office:
Location 1: 2329 S Troy St, Chicago, IL 60623
Location 2: 2756 S Harding Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
