Firefighter Hurt Battling Chicago Blaze
The fire broke out in a building in the 4800 block of South Ashland Avenue about 11:30 a.m., according to Fire Media Commander Will Knight.
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was taken to Holy Cross Hospital, according to Fire Media Deputy Director Eve Rodriguez, who said firefighters were still battling the blaze about 12:30 p.m.
A fire radio dispatch reported the blaze was out as of 1:10 p.m.
Part of Ashland Avenue was blocked off as of 1 p.m., according to District 9 Police Captain Robert Johnson.
"The fire is not the big deal, but a broken water main is what is giving them problems," Johnson said.
A 2-11 alarm was called for the blaze, which started on the second floor of the two-story building, Knight said.
Rodriguez said the first floor houses a restaurant, which is no longer in business, but is still used to cook for a Vienna hot dog stand outside. It was uncertain what the second floor of the building was used for, she said.
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