Jackson firefighter injured battling house fire
Chestnut Street fire under investigation
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Jackson firefighter injured battling house fire
Chestnut Street fire under investigation
A Jackson firefighter was taken to a hospital Tuesday after he was injured fighting a fire on Chestnut Street, authorities say. The fire was reported about 3 a.m. at a home that firefighters said appeared to be vacant.Investigators said firefighters were able to put the flames out at the back of the house within 15 minutes.Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders said the firefighter was taken to a hospital where he was treated for an injured knee. Sanders said the firefighter is expected to make a full recovery.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
JACKSON, Miss. —
A Jackson firefighter was taken to a hospital Tuesday after he was injured fighting a fire on Chestnut Street, authorities say.
The fire was reported about 3 a.m. at a home that firefighters said appeared to be vacant.
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Investigators said firefighters were able to put the flames out at the back of the house within 15 minutes.
Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders said the firefighter was taken to a hospital where he was treated for an injured knee. Sanders said the firefighter is expected to make a full recovery.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.