Arson investigation underway after fire at apartment complex on Chicago's South Side

Arson investigation underway at apartment building in Greater Grand Crossing

Investigators say arson was the cause of a fire at an apartment complex in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood early Tuesday morning. 

The Chicago Fire Department were called to an apartment building fire in the 300 block of East 68th Street just before 1:15 a.m. and quickly extinguished the flames. 

Chicago police said one woman was taken to St. Bernard Hospital for smoke inhalation. The victim's condition is currently unknown. 

 No other injuries were reported. 

Officials said the fire displaced one woman.

The Office of Fire Investigation determined this was arson. An investigation is ongoing.

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