Crime & Safety
Firefighter Hurt While Battling Blaze At 2-Story Building
A firefighter sustained "superficial burns" while working a fire on Quincy Street in the city's Austin neighborhood.
CHICAGO, IL - A Chicago firefighter was injured while battling a blaze on the city's West Side just after midnight on Tuesday.
The Chicago Fire Department confirmed on Twitter Tuesday morning that units were battling a "still and box" alarm at a two-story building in the 5200 block of West Quincy Street in the city's Austin neighborhood when the firefighter was transported to Stroger Hospital with "superficial burns."
The firefighter was in good condition when hospitalized.
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The fire took about 15 minutes to contain.
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