4 Hospitalized In Humboldt Park Fire, 20 Displaced, Dog Killed

CHICAGO — Four people were hospitalized and a dog was killed in a fire that broke out in the Humboldt Park neighborhood Friday morning. The fire spread to two other buildings, and displaced at least 20 people, fire officials said.

The fire broke out in the 3200 block of West Augusta Boulevard around 3:15 a.m., according to the Chicago Fire Department. More than six fire trucks were called to the scene.

Three people suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to Norwegian American Hospital in fair to serious condition, officials said. A firefighter was taken to Presence St. Mary's Hospital for nausea.

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