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Woman found critically hurt after fire at 2 Chicago homes

Woman found critically hurt after 2 homes caught fire in West Englewood
Woman found critically hurt after 2 homes caught fire in West Englewood 00:23

CHICAGO (CBS) – One woman was critically hurt after two homes caught fire in West Englewood Wednesday night.

It happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of South Hoyne Avenue.

Fire crews were able to control the flames in both homes. They believed the homes were vacant until the woman was found during a search. She was treated and taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition.

The fire was struck out just before 10:30 p.m. It's unclear what caused the fire.

The CFD Office of Fire Investigation was on the scene. 

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