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2 People Rushed To Hospital From Fire In Norwood Park West

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were rushed to the hospital from the scene of a fire in the Norwood Park West neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

The Fire Department called a still-and-box alarm and an EMS Plan 1 – automatically sending five ambulances – for the fire at 5812 N. Oriole Ave.

The fire was heavy at the one-story home due to its contents, the CFD said.

Two adults were taken to the hospital in serious-to-critical condition with smoke inhalation.

The Fire Department said they are believed to be a couple in their 60s by estimation.

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