Firefighter injured in Gresham blaze

One firefighter was taken to a local hospital with a “heat related issue,” according to fire officials. Their condition was stabilized.

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Firefighters work to put out a blaze July 5, 2020, in the 8700 block of South Bishop Avenue.

Firefighters work to put out a blaze July 5, 2020, in the 8700 block of South Bishop Avenue.

Chicago Fire Department

A firefighter was injured Sunday in a blaze at a home in Gresham on the South Side.

Crews were working to put the fire out about 10:45 p.m. at the home in the 8700 block of South Bishop Street, the fire department tweeted.

One firefighter was taken to a local hospital with a “heat related issue,” according to fire officials. Their condition was stabilized.

The fire was extinguished by 11:30 p.m., fire officials said.

No other injuries were reported.

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