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1 Injured in Apartment Fire at Woodlawn High-Rise

One person sustained injuries Saturday afternoon when a fire broke outside inside an apartment at a high-rise building in the Woodlawn neighborhood, according to Chicago fire officials.

The fire was reported at around 4 p.m. near South Stony Island Avenue and East 64th Street. An elderly woman sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital in fair-to-serious condition.

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The fire was contained to one unit, officials said.

Information about a potential cause wasn't available Saturday evening.

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