Fire erupts at high-rise building in Hyde Park

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1 transported after Hyde Park fire

Flames erupted at a Hyde Park high-rise building Friday morning.

A fire erupted at a high-rise building in Hyde Park Friday morning. 

The fire occurred in the 5200 block of South Blackstone after 11 a.m.

By 11:45 a.m., Chicago Fire officials said the fire was out. One person was evacuated from the floor where the fire occurred and was transported to an area hospital for a "minor issue." The person was listed in good condition. 

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Residents sheltered in place while fire officials secured the building.  Some pets were also temporarily removed from the building as a precaution.