A person of interest is in custody and questioned about arson in connection to the death of a Chicago Fire Department captain, Chicago police said.

Capt. David Meyer was killed after a garage roof collapsed on him as he battled a fire Wednesday morning. Officials said they think the blaze was started by someone who lit a garbage can on fire.

A fire broke out at Chicago fire station 49 on Wednesday morning, killing 54-year-old Captain David Meyer, who was nearing retirement, and a criminal investigation is underway.

Chicago police said a person is in custody in connection with a deadly fire in Chicago's North Austin neighborhood.

A veteran Chicago fire captain died from injuries fighting a garage fire and collapse on the city's West Side Wednesday ...

A Chicago fire captain died Wednesday morning while battling a blaze inside a garage in the city’s Austin neighborhood, and a person of interest is in custody in connection with the fire.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago firefighter was critically injured while battling a West Side fire Wednesday morning, CFD said. The fire broke out in the 5500-block of West Crystal Street, CFD said. A CFD ...

Capt. David Meyer, 54, was killed while battling a garage fire blaze. West Side neighbors, including the garage owner, say ...

"He was a loyal member doing his job. It's a dangerous job," a Chicago Fire Department official said of Meyer, 54, a veteran ...

CHICAGO — A Chicago fire captain was killed while battling a garage fire on the city’s West Side. Chicago Fire Department ...

A veteran Chicago firefighter has died after a garage fire and collapse in Chicago's Austin neighborhood early Wednesday ...