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Firefighter injured while responding to house fire on Chicago's West Side

A Chicago firefighter was injured while responding to a fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood on Wednesday night. 

According to the Chicago Fire Department, crews responded to a residential building fire at 1108 North Waller Avenue around 10:30 p.m. 

It is not clear if anyone was inside the residence at the time of the fire. 

Chicago fire officials confirmed a firefighter was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

A witness told CBS News Chicago the firefighter fell through a hole in the floor. The Chicago Fire Department did not provide further details on the cause of the injuries. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

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