Judge detains man accused of setting mattress on fire that led to Chicago firefighter’s death
The man accused of starting a fire that led to a Chicago firefighter's death told residents at the Rogers Park apartment building they were "going to pay" after they wouldn't let him speak to his form Firefighter Michael Altman suffered fatal injuries responding to the blaze. About 90% of his body was burned after he fell through the floor into the basement. Judge detains man accused of setting mattress on fire that led to Chicago firefighter's death The man accused of starting a fire that led to a Chicago firefighter's death told residents at the Rogers Park apartment building they were "going to pay" after they wouldn't let him speak to his former roommate, Cook County prosecutors alleged Monday. Read Story Related articles: Chicago homicides in 2026: 79 people slain. Here's how that compares with previous years. Tragedy of Loy...
