Three Texas Firefighters Injured in Blaze

    June 16, 2009
    One firefighter suffered first-degree burns, a second suffered third-degree burns and a third burned his hand.

    SAN ANTONIO --

    Three firefighters were injured while battling a house fire Tuesday morning on the city's east side.

    One of the firefighters suffered first-degree burns. A second firefighter suffered third-degree burns and a third firefighter burned his hand.

    The firefighters were injured moments after they entered a home in the 800 block of South Palmetto through a back door.

    Neighbors told the fire chief they saw the residents move out of the home several hours earlier.

    The home was declared a total loss.

    A cause is under investigation.

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