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2 firefighters injured in extra-alarm Chicago fire

Two firefighters was taken to the hospital; one of them was in fair condition, and a second one was in good condition

By Alexandra Chachkevitch
The Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO — Two firefighters were among 4 hurt after an extra-alarm fire broke out Saturday evening in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side.

The fire involved four buildings and started around 10 p.m. in the 4700 block of South Bishop Street, according to Chicago Fire Department media information.

Two firefighters was taken to Rush University Medical Center after suffering injuries. One of them was in fair condition, and a second one was in good condition.

Two civilians were taken to Holy Cross Hospital, and both were in good condition, according to the fire department.

The blaze was struck out about 11:25 p.m. No other information was immediately available.

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