Three firefighters injured on Chicago's Northwest Side

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Photo credit Three firefighters were hurt Friday during a fire on the Northwest Side.

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) – Three Chicago firefighters were injured Friday afternoon as they fought a fire on the city’s far Northwest Side, officials said.

The “mayday” alert was called for a fire at 8336 Balmoral, the Chicago Fire Department tweeted. Three firefighters – one in critical, two in fair condition – were transported to the hospital.

Two of the firefighters were inside the structure when the emergency occurred, officials said.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Three firefighters were hurt Friday during a fire on the Northwest Side.