Two Critically Injured In South Austin Fire

CHICAGO (CBS) — Two people were critically injured Thursday morning, in a house fire in the South Austin neighborhood.

Firefighters responded to the fire at a 1 ½-story house at Race and Lockwood avenues around 10 a.m. There were reports of people trapped when they arrived.

Still & Box, EMS Plan 1 at 5252 W. Race have been struck and secured. 2 male patients with smoke inhalation and burns have been transported to West Suburban in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/9TYODDaNOC

— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) April 5, 2018

Two males who suffered smoke inhalation and burns were taken to West Suburban Hospital Medical Center in Oak Park in critical condition, according to the Fire Department.

The fire was struck out by about 10:30 a.m.

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