Frankie Thomas Killed in Glenwood Condo Fire on 194th Street in Glenwood, Illinois on December 16, 2025

On December 16, 2025, a fatal residential fire occurred at a three-story condominium complex on the 900 block of 194th Street in Glenwood, Illinois. According to Cook County authorities, the fire began during the early evening hours inside a residential unit, prompting an emergency response from firefighters and paramedics.

Frankie Thomas, age 64, was inside the condo at the time the fire broke out and was found in his bed near the origin of the blaze. Despite rescue efforts, he succumbed to severe injuries sustained in the incident. Two other occupants were able to exit the unit without injury. Investigators reported that the cause of the fire had not been determined, and a formal investigation into the incident remains ongoing.