A 56-year-old woman was found dead after a two-alarm fire broke out at the Lake Shore Tower Apartments on S. Lake Drive in Cudahy on Sunday morning, Aug. 16. Another 50 residents were displaced -- and one firefighter was taken to the hospital for treatment of heat exhaustion, along with "several" residents.
The American Red Cross said they were assisting people from seven units, "providing families with assistance for short-term lodging and immediate needs, as well as access to mental health and basic health resources (like prescription refills or eyewear)," while "continuing to make connections with all residents who cannot return to the building to see where additional assistance may be needed." "I started to smell the smoke in my apartment, so I instantly was thinking what are the five things I need to take with me in case my apartment goes up," said Jennifer Pelzek.