Chicago firefighter critically injured in fire Wednesday morning in Austin neighborhood

Fire officials said a firefighter was critically injured Wednesday morning battling a structure fire on the West Side in the Austin neighborhood.

A fire broke out early Wednesday morning at a structure located at 5505 W. Crystal St., according to Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford.

A firefighter was taken in critical condition to Stroger Hospital, Langford said.

Check back later as details emerge.

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