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1 Killed, 1 Injured In East Garfield Park Fire; Firefighter Also Hospitalized

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A fire in the East Garfield Park neighborhood left one person dead and another hospitalized Sunday morning.

The fire took place in a three story building at 2650 W. Monroe St., near Washtenaw Avenue.

One adult died as a result of the fire, and another was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition with minor smoke inhalation.

A firefighter was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County in good condition.

According to the Chicago Fire Department, it is not clear where the fire started.

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