CRESTWOOD, Ill. (WLS) -- Several people and someone's pet cat were all rescued from a burning apartment building in south suburban Crestwood Tuesday morning.
The fire occurred in the 13600-block of South Lamon Avenue just west of Cicero Avenue.
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At least one person had to be transported to the hospital because of smoke inhalation, authorities said.
The fire was contained to a single unit in the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A cat was having trouble breathing as well and firefighters were seen giving the cat an oxygen mask.
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Eight people have been displaced by the fire. The Red Cross is helping them with housing.