1 injured in Austin apartment fire, fire put out, CFD says

Sun-Times Media Wire
Sunday, November 8, 2020
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CHICAGO -- One person was injured in a high-rise apartment fire in Austin on the West Side Saturday night.

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The fire was reported at the high-rise building in the 5600 block of West Lake Street, according to the Chicago Fire Department. It was put out shortly before 11:30 p.m.

A woman was taken to West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park in good condition, fire officials said.

Another resident was evaluated by paramedics at the scene but declined medical treatment.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire - Copyright Chicago Sun-Times 2020.)