Man accused of starting fire that killed Chicago fire captain denied pre-trial release; visitation for fallen firefighter is Monday

CHICAGO — The man accused of starting a fire that killed a Chicago fire captain Wednesday morning has been denied pre-trial release.

During a detention hearing Saturday, a judge ordered that Charles Green, 44, will remain in custody after being charged in the death of 54-year-old Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer.

The judge said Green’s alleged actions placed first responders in danger, leading to the death of Meyer, killed while battling a garage fire Wednesday morning in the Austin neighborhood on Chicago’s West Side when the garage roof collapsed on him.

Charles Green

A public visitation for Meyer, who

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