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Woman, Cat Rescued From Evanston House Fire, 2 Firefighters Injured

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Firefighters rescued a woman and her cat from a burning house in Evanston.

Two firefighters were injured while trying to put out the fire on Sherman Avenue.

The fire started around 9 p.m. Sunday.

The woman who was rescued was taken to a local hospital.

Officials said the fire started in the basement, but firefighters haven't determined the cause of the fire.

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