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1 person injured in high-rise fire on Chicago's North Side

1 person hurt in Chicago high-rise fire
1 person hurt in Chicago high-rise fire 00:19

CHICAGO (CBS)-- The Chicago Fire Department responded to a fire at a high-rise in Lakeview that may have been caused by a candle. 

Emergency crews are on the scene at 3033 North Sheridan Road where heavy smoke was coming from the building. 

CFD confirmed one person, a 24-year-old man, was injured on the ninth floor of the building. He suffered smoke inhalation. 

Officials believe the cause of the fire was an unattended candle. The fire was contained to one unit. 

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