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Chicago firefighter injured at scene of West Englewood house fire

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Chicago firefighter was injured while battling a house fire Friday afternoon in the West Englewood neighborhood.

The fire started around 4 p.m. on the first floor of the house at 6234 S. Paulina St.

Chicago Fire Department officials said one firefighter was injured, and was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center in fair to serious condition.

Two other people were also taken to the U of C Medial Center in serious-to-critical, but stable condition.

The fire was under investigation by the Office of Fire Investigations late Friday.

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