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Three Hospitalized After High Rise Fire Near Ford City Mall

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago firefighters Saturday responded to a fire in a high rise near the Ford City Mall.

The Chicago Fire Department responded to the 16-story building in the 4300 block of West Ford City Drive to find heavy smoke in the building.

The fire was out by 1:30 p.m., according to CFD officials.

Two adults and a child were transported to Holy Cross Hospital. Two people on scene refused treatment.

CFD later determined that the fire was confined to one unit and appears to have begun in the kitchen. It was caused by unattended cooking, the Fire Department said.

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