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Investigation underway after apartment fire in South shore

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CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicago Police and Fire Departments are investigating following an apartment fire in South Shore overnight.

Police said officers and fire officials responded to a residential fire, in the 7300 block of South South Shore Drive around 12:52 a.m.

Officials say the fire appeared to have started in the bedroom of the apartment.

A 61-year-old man was able to safely exit the apartment and was taken to Trinity Hospital in good condition for smoke inhalation.

No other injuries were reported

CFD is investigating.

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