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Cause of Blaze That Hurt Pa. Firefighters Probed

May 22--The cause of a Tuesday night fire in Bellevue remains under investigation this morning after flames forced the evacuation of an apartment building and several firefighters were injured. The blaze at 51 Lincoln Ave. appears to have started on the third floor in the back of the building, Bellevue fire marshal Jeff Wissner said. The fire was reported shortly after 7 p.m. Mr. Wissner said firefighters' injuries included smoke inhalation and exhaustion. He was unsure how many were taken...

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Cause of Blaze That Hurt Pa. Firefighters Probed

Several Bellevue firefighters were hurt in an apartment building fire which remains under investigation.

News • May 23rd, 2013
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News • May 9th, 2013
Mich. Firefighter's Body Recovered After Strip Mall Fire

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News • May 8th, 2013
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News • May 8th, 2013
Ga. Firefighter Recovering From Injury Battling Blaze

A Macon-Bibb County firefighter suffered a herniated disc while operating a 30-pound saw over his head at a packaging plant near the Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

News • May 8th, 2013
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News • May 6th, 2013

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