6 injured, including 3 children, in West Englewood house fire

Six people, including three children, were seriously injured in a house fire in Chicago's West Englewood neighborhood early Wednesday morning. 

The Chicago Fire Department battled the 2-alarm fire in the 6000 block of South Paulina, which was extinguished just before 3 a.m. 

CFD said six people were rescued from the fire and taken to local hospitals in serious condition. 

Ald. Raymond Lopez confirmed three children are in critical condition. 

Neighbors told CBS News Chicago there were foster children living in the home. A witness said he heard a noise and saw the building in flames. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

"I'm thankful to our brave firefighters for working to save as many adults and children as possible,"Ald. Lopez said. "Several remain in critical condition. We are uncertain the cause but will work across agencies to make a determination how this started. Please keep all involved in your prayers."