Firefighters were battling a blaze in the 6200 block of S. Paulina Street when a firefighter fell off the roof of a two and a half story building, officials said.
The firefighter was transported to the University of Chicago Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to CFD spokesperson Larry Langford.
One firefighter injured fighting a still and box alarm in the 6200 block of south Paulina. The member fell from a roof on a two and a half story building. He is in serious but not life threatening condition at U of C.
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Two other people were also transported to the hospital after being rescued from the home.
Firefighters are simultaneously battling a massive fire at an Englewood church. The two fires do not appear to be related.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
