Firefighter hurt while battling church fire on West side

Firefighter hurt in South Austin fire

A firefighter was hurt while battling a fire at a church on the city's West Side Sunday night.

The 2-11 fire broke out at the two and a half story church around 7:46 p.m. in the 600 block of North Lotus Avenue. A neighboring building was also on fire. 

A mayday call was issued after a firefighter fell through the floor. They were taken to Stroger Hospital in unknown condition, but is expected to be OK.

Fire officials said a civilian was taken to West Suburban with an injury unrelated to the fire. 

The fire took about an hour to get under control. 

No further information was immediately available.

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