1 injured in Austin apartment fire, fire put out, CFD says

Sunday, November 8, 2020
CHICAGO -- One person was injured in a high-rise apartment fire in Austin on the West Side Saturday night.

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The fire was reported at the high-rise building in the 5600 block of West Lake Street, according to the Chicago Fire Department. It was put out shortly before 11:30 p.m.

A woman was taken to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park in good condition, fire officials said.

Another resident was evaluated by paramedics at the scene but declined medical treatment.
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(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire - Copyright Chicago Sun-Times 2020.)