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1 person critically injured in Westmont apartment fire

CHICAGO (CBS)-- One person is in critical condition after a fire in Westmont. 

According to Westmont Fire Chief Steve Riley, firefighters responded to an alarm an apartment at 56 West Pier Drive around 5:11 a.m.

Crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from on first floor. 

Riley said firefighters found one victim, who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. 

As the fire escalated, surrounding fire stations helped fight the flames. 

Fire under investigation. 

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