3 injured, including firefighter, after fire at Chicago nursing home

3 injured, including firefighter, after fire at Chicago nursing home

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A fire broke out at a nursing home in West Rogers Park on Wednesday morning, sending two people to the hospital. 

According to the Chicago Fire Department, firefighters are responding to the fire at 3101 West Touhy Avenue. The fire was contained to a kitchen in a unit on the sixth floor. 

CFD confirmed two people were injured. One person is in good condition and one elderly woman was critically injured. A firefighter was also injured after a minor fall. 

Residents sheltered in place. 

Fire officials said working fire sprinkler system stopped the fire from spreading. 

This is a developing story. 

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