Gasoline found at scene of Little Village fire; 2 injured, CPD investigating as arson

CHICAGO -- Two people were injured in a fire that was intentionally set Monday night in Little Village.

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About 7:40 p.m., authorities were called to a fire in the 2400-block of South Sawyer Avenue and two people were rescued from the building, police said.

A 60-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition while a 62-year-old man suffered minor injuries and was also taken to Mt. Sinai, officials said.

Gasoline was found on the scene, leading authorities to a conduct an arson investigation.

No one was in custody.

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(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire - Copyright Chicago Sun-Times 2024.)

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