June 16--A Jacksonville firefighter battling an overnight blaze in an abandoned home suffered minor injuries when burned on his hand after losing a glove.
The blaze in the two-story home at Parental Home and Hogan roads in San Souci was reported by a passerby shortly after midnight. It took about 20 minutes to control, said fire department spokesman Mike Peery.
The unidentified firefighter was taken to a hospital, where he was treated and released.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Jim Schoettler: (904) 359-4385
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