Man accused in fire that killed CFD captain returns to court

Vehicle Fire Chicago Georgia in Chicago, Georgia: A man is accused of setting a garage fire in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago in April 2025. Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer responded to the fire, which reignited after a collapse. Firefighters pulled Meyer from the debris and transported him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Prosecutors say the fire was intentionally set when garbage cans were ignited with matches or a lighter, and surveillance video captured the suspect entering and leaving the alley.