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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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South Chicago fire leaves woman hurt, 7 displaced

Seven people were displaced in a house fire Oct. 18, 2020, in the 8300 block of South Colfax Avenue. | Sun-Times file photo

A woman was injured and seven people were displaced in a house fire Sunday morning in South Chicago.

The blaze was reported at 6:08 a.m. at a home in the 8300 block of South Colfax Avenue, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

One woman was taken to South Shore Hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation, fire officials said. Seven residents were displaced.

The cause remains under investigation.

Update: Working fire on 83rd & Colfax did have 1 transport to South Shore Hospital (adult female with smoke inhalation). No Further Info

— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) October 18, 2020
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