01/22/13
by WGN Web Desk
A Chicago firefighter was transported to the hospital with “minor back issue” while fighting a massive blaze on the south side, according to a Chicago Fire Dept tweet.
Officials say around 50 fire companies and 170 crew members are currently battling the blaze in the 3700 block of S. Ashland.
The building on fire is vacant warehouse.
The fire has been burning since around 9 p.m.
Check back for updates.
Chicago firefighters are still checking out on Wednesday afternoon the site of a massive blaze in Bridgeport. It was the largest fire in the city in seven years.
One firefighter was seriously injured when he slipped on some ice, and was taken to Christ Medical Center.
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