7 hospitalized after South Side Chicago high-rise

CHICAGO -- Seven people were rushed to area hospitals – including a baby who was in critical condition – from the scene of a high-fire in the South Shore neighborhood.Firefighters were called just before 4 p.m. for the fire in a 1920s-era high-rise at 7144 S. Jeffery Blvd. The fire started in a kitchen in a unit on the second floor of the 14-story building, Chicago Fire Department First District Chief Jim McDonough said at a news conference.

There was heavy smoke from the second floor on up.People were seen screaming for help as they found themselves trapped in the burning building and hung out of the windows. The desperation on their faces was palpable as smoke poured out of the building.One woman was seen waving clothing out a window – doing whatever she can to get the attention of firefighters.More dramatic video showed the person who jumped or was dropped from the building.

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