Chicago fire: 3 women burned, 1 critically injured, in food prep incident at Offshore Rooftop on Navy Pier along Grand Avenue
Chicago fire: 3 women burned, 1 critically injured, in food prep incident at Offshore Rooftop on Navy Pier along Grand Avenue

Three women suffered burns, with one being critically injured, in an incident at Navy Pier’s rooftop restaurant on Wednesday night, according to Chicago police.

Authorities, including Chicago police and fire crews, were called to a fire at Offshore Rooftop located in the 1000-block of East Grand Avenue just before 8:30 p.m.

Three women were burned from an “accidental flame” while trying to prepare food at a banquet table, CPD said.

A 25-year-old woman was critically burned and transported to Stroger Hospital, while a 44-year-old woman sustained burns and was taken to the same hospital in good condition. Another woman was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, also in good condition.

Chicago fire crews extinguished the remaining fire.

Maverick Hotels and Restaurants, which oversees the restaurant, expressed their sympathy in a statement, saying, “We hold the three individuals injured last night in our thoughts and are closely monitoring their conditions. As there is an ongoing investigation, specifics cannot be shared at this moment. We appreciate the rapid response from Emergency Medical Services, the Chicago Police Department, management, and nearby guests. Maintaining the safety and well-being of our guests and employees is our utmost priority, and we will continue to evaluate our safety protocols.”

CURRENT UPDATE ON THE FIRE VICTIMS: UPDATE 2026

There are no new public medical or legal developments beyond their transition into long-term medical rehabilitation and active litigation. Public updates on the women have paused as their civil lawsuits proceed through the Cook County court system.

Medical & Recovery Status

Kira Bond (Critically Injured Victim) 
Chicago Fire: Food Prep Incident Leaves 3 Women Injured, 1 Critically, at Offshore Rooftop, Navy Pier
    • Medical Status: Kira Bond, a 25-year-old New York resident who was in Chicago on a corporate work trip, sustained the most severe injuries. She suffered third-degree burns across her face, chest, and torso. 
    • Treatment: She spent weeks in the intensive burn unit at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, undergoing multiple intense surgeries and skin grafts. 
    • Current Outlook: While she has been released from the hospital, she faces a lengthy, grueling recovery process and will require additional reconstructive surgeries. She has expressed severe anxiety about returning to work and being “treated differently” due to her permanent scarring. 

Lisa Segner (Seriously Injured Victim) 
    • Medical Status: Lisa Segner, 44, was hospitalized at Stroger Hospital immediately following the blast.
    • Current Outlook: She was treated for significant burn injuries and later released. Her husband, Philip Segner, has joined her in the legal action, filing a loss of consortium claim due to the severe impact the injuries have had on their daily marriage and life. 

The Third Woman
    • Medical Status: The third woman (whose name has been withheld from public civil filings) was originally taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in stable condition on the night of the fire.
    • Current Outlook: She was treated for less severe, non-life-threatening burns and was discharged shortly after the incident. 

All of the victims are actively represented by the Cavanagh Sorich Law Group. Their lawsuits against venue operator Maverick Hotels and Restaurants have been consolidated for discovery in Cook County Circuit Court to determine why the employee was handling liquid accelerants around an open flame.

 

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