Extra-alarm blaze erupts at a Rogers Park building, seriously injuring firefighter

A firefighter was at Stroger Hospital in serious condition after possibly falling through the roof of a Rogers Park apartment building that erupted in flames on Monday afternoon.

The 2-11 alarm fire was controlled about 12:15 p.m. at a multi-story building at 1757 W. North Shore Ave., according to fire spokesperson Larry Merritt.

"There was a mayday call and the firefighter was taken to Stroger in serious condition," Merritt said.

A "mayday" is an emergency alert meaning they have lost communication with a firefighter who is inside the structure.

Over police radio, an OEMC dispatcher told an officer that the situation was a "mayday fire," and a firefighter fell through the roof. The firefighter arrived at Stroger at 12:28 p.m., the dispatcher said.

Several people including a dog had been displaced, according to the dispatcher.

As of 1 p.m. Chicago police officers had the scene blocked off to pedestrians and motorists.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.