Map of fire scene

8200 block of South Ellis (Photo Illustration, Chicago Tribune / March 30, 2012)







A Chicago firefighter sustained minor injuries as crews were battling a fire in the East Chatham neighborhood the afternoon of March 30th.

The fire was reported at about 3:30 p.m. on the 8200 block of South Ellis Avenue, said Chicago Fire Department Chief Joseph Roccasalva.

When firefighters arrived they found a 1.5 story frame home on fire, Roccasalva said. The fire was quickly put out, he said.

A firefighter was taken to Little Company of Mary Hospital after he sustained minor injuries battling the blaze, Roccasalva said.