South Side fire leaves woman in 60s critically injured, transported to University of Chicago hospital: fire department

A fire on the South Side left a woman in her 60s in critical condition. She was sent to the University of Chicago hospital, the fire department said.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Conditions were frigid early Tuesday morning as Chicago firefighters battled a blaze near West Pershing Road and South Wells Street on the city's South Side.

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A woman in her 60s was critically injured. She was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Officials have not provided updates on her condition.

The fire broke out around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning.

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Authorities did not report other injuries from the fire or provide further information about the incident.

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Fire on Chicago's South Side leaves woman in 60s critically injured