1 person critically injured in Westmont apartment fire
CHICAGO (CBS)-- One person is in critical condition after a fire in Westmont.
According to Westmont Fire Chief Steve Riley, firefighters responded to an alarm an apartment at 56 West Pier Drive around 5:11 a.m.
Crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from on first floor.
Riley said firefighters found one victim, who was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
As the fire escalated, surrounding fire stations helped fight the flames.
Fire under investigation.