Person of Interest Held After Fire Kills Chicago Captain David Meyer

Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer died after a fire, determined to be arson, led to the collapse of a garage roof in the Austin neighborhood on Wednesday. Meyer, a 28-year veteran who had spent most of his career serving on the city's West Side, was responding to a blaze that began when someone ignited the contents of a trash bin, which then spread to a garage. He was transported to Stroger Hospital but did not survive his injuries. Authorities have confirmed a person of interest is in custody as part of a criminal investigation into the fire, and neighbors reported a pattern of recent garage fires in the area. City leaders, fellow firefighters, and Meyer's family mourned his loss, emphasizing the risks first responders face daily. Funeral arrangements are in progress as investigations continue.