1 critically injured after fire erupts at Brighton Park residence

Fire erupts in Brighton Park, hospitalizing at least one person

Fire officials say at least one person was injured in a fire on Chicago's Southwest Side Monday morning.

CHICAGO - One person is in critical condition after flames erupted at a residential building in Brighton Park on Monday morning.

Around 2:57 a.m., Chicago police and fire departments responded to the 3800 block of South Kedzie for a residential fire.

Upon arrival, first responders located a two-story building, where the second floor was engulfed in flames. One man was transported to an area hospital for smoke inhalation. He was listed in critical condition.

Firefighters were able to strike out the fire shortly before 5 a.m.

As a result of the fire, officials say between 10 and 12 residents were displaced. Many were seen sitting on warming buses as they awaited information on what to do next.

The cause of the fire appears to be careless use of candles, CFD said.

The investigation is ongoing.