A massive fire at the Antique Mall and the Kunz Opera House in Pinckneyville, Illinois, killed Firefighter Corey Shaw, 22, son of Du Quoin Fire Chief Bob Shaw. Shaw was fighting the fire near the east wall of the antique store when it collapsed, according to reports from The Southern.com.
Early reports stated that a firefighter had been injured after a wall collapsed during the incident. Shaw was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment but later died of his injures.
More from The Southern.com:
"The younger Shaw, whom officials described as a son, husband and father, started as a volunteer firefighter in 2010. Mayor John Rednour Sr. said, "It's a sad night for citizens of Du Quoin" and added, "We've just got to rally together and support the family." Police and Fire Commissioner Josh Downs said Corey Shaw did what all firefighters do: put his life on the line for the protection of the community. "He cannot be forgotten," Downs said. "We will do our best in the community to rally around those who are most affected." City Commissioner Rex Duncan said all public flags would be flown at half staff and asked all residents and businesses to do the same."
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