The body of a veteran Chicago fire captain was transported from the Cook County morgue to Malec & Sons Funeral Home on the Northwest Side today.

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.

Chicago fire officials said the blaze was set intentionally and caused by human action, after someone set a trash bin on fire.

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.

A Chicago firefighter was killed while battling a West Side garage fire Wednesday morning, CFD said. It was a difficult day for the Chicago Fire Department and the family of Captain David Meyer as ...

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