Firefighter injured while battling blaze in Chatham

CHICAGO - A Chicago firefighter was hurt while battling a blaze Monday morning at a home in the Chatham neighborhood.

Crews were called to the fire around 11 a.m. at a three-story apartment building at 8220 S. Maryland Avenue, according to CFD officials. A firefighter at the scene was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center with "elevated vitals," officials said. They were listed in fair condition.

The blaze was struck out around 12:30 p.m.

It was not immediately clear what caused the fire or how the firefighter was injured.

There were no other reported injuries.

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