Nebraska Firefighter Injured in House Fire

Feb. 9, 2011
BELLEVUE, Neb. -- A Bellevue firefighter was injured while battling a blaze Monday night in the sub-zero temperatures. Emergency crews were called to a home on Wilroy Road, just south of Harvell Drive, around 11:20 p.m. Investigators said a firefighter injured his leg in a fall. Three people who live in the home made it out safely, firefighters said. Investigators said they believe a candle on the second floor may have started the fire.

BELLEVUE, Neb. --

A Bellevue firefighter was injured while battling a blaze Monday night in the sub-zero temperatures.

Emergency crews were called to a home on Wilroy Road, just south of Harvell Drive, around 11:20 p.m.

Investigators said a firefighter injured his leg in a fall.

Three people who live in the home made it out safely, firefighters said.

Investigators said they believe a candle on the second floor may have started the fire.

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