Five police officers were taken to the hospital in serious condition last night after responding to a fire in Rogers Park, a fire department spokesman said.

The fire broke out in a second-floor apartment in the eight-story high rise at 6807 N. Sheridan Rd. shortly before midnight.

An elderly resident of the building suffered second- and third-degree burns in the fire. Officials could not say which hospital the woman was admitted to.

The police officers, who were among the first on the scene, all suffered smoke inhalation. Four of the officers were taken to St. Francis Hospital, and one was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital.

Their conditions were not available Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighers extinguished the blaze shortly after they arrived.