CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Cicero firefighter is being treated after suffering what's being described as a "serious case" of smoke inhalation.
Ted Polashek was overcome by smoke and super-heated gases Saturday while fighting a house fire in the 2000-block of 61st Court.
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"Every day, firefighters risk their lives to protect families in the Town of Cicero and around the country and our prayers are with Ted Polashek and his family for a full recovery," Town President Larry Dominick said Sunday.
The fire caused serious damage to the property but was quickly extinguished, according to officials.
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No one else was injured.
Polashek has been a firefighter for more than 20 years.