One person critically injured in Lake View high-rise fire: CFD

CHICAGO - One person was critically injured after a fire broke out at a high-rise Friday night on Chicago's North Side.

The building is located at 421 W. Melrose St. in the Lake View neighborhood.

According to fire officials, the fire was burning on the 14th floor around 5:30 p.m.

One person was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, officials said.

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None of the more than 150 first responders were injured, fire department spokesman Shun T. Haynes told reporters at the scene.

"It could have been a lot worse," Haynes said. "The fire, at this time, is completely out."

Haynes said he had hoped people who were evacuated should be able to return to their homes Friday evening.

Before being put out, the fire was raised to a 2-11 alarm blaze, meaning extra crews and resources were needed.

No further information was immediately available.

Sun-Times Media Wire contributed to this report.