Two Milwaukee Firefighters Injured in Blaze

MILWAUKEE -- Two firefighters were injured while fighting a fire early Wednesday morning. The Milwaukee Fire Department said a house caught fire about 2:38 a.m. near 22nd and Mineral streets. The fire quickly spread to a nearby duplex. 12 people were able to escape and were not hurt. Investigators said two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Milwaukee police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Sept. 29, 2010

MILWAUKEE --

Two firefighters were injured while fighting a fire early Wednesday morning.

The Milwaukee Fire Department said a house caught fire about 2:38 a.m. near 22nd and Mineral streets.

The fire quickly spread to a nearby duplex.

12 people were able to escape and were not hurt.

Investigators said two firefighters suffered minor injuries.

Milwaukee police are investigating the cause of the fire.

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