Firefighter Record
Firefighter Details
| Name | Timothy Murphy |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Pipeman |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | [Unknown] |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 6/22/1924 |
| Cause of Death | Contact/Exposure |
| Nature of Death | Trauma , Burns , Electrocution |
| Attribute of Death | Lightning injuries |
| Type of Duty | Responding to/returning from incident |
Incident Details
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 6/22/1924 |
| Incident Location | Residential |
| Incident Attribute | Electrical hazards , Fires |
Incident Summary
On June 22, 1924, Chicago Fire Department Firefighter Timothy Murphy, the acting captain for Engine 73, died in the line of duty while responding to a fire alarm on Escanaba Avenue. Murphy was struck by lightning and electrocuted as he and several other firefighters passed through an alley between two buildings.
Citations:
“Storm Lashes City; 3 Killed,” Chicago Daily Tribune, June 23, 1924.
“Storm Sweeps City; Three Persons Killed,” Chicago Daily Tribune, June 23, 1924.
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