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2 Hospitalized After West Englewood Fire

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two people were hospitalized early Saturday following a fire in West Englewood.

The fire broke out around 5:35 a.m. at 6545 S. Oakley Ave., according to the Fire Department.

A 55-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman were both rushed from the scene to Holy Cross Hospital, the Fire Department said.

The man suffered smoke inhalation and burns and was in serious-to-critical condition, while the woman suffered minor smoke inhalation and was reported in fair-to-serious condition, the Fire Department said.

Information about the cause of the fire was not immediately learned.

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