PHILADELPHIA -- Two firefighters were injured during a fire in the Holmesburg section of the city Wednesday evening.
Flames were reported inside an automotive repair shop at the intersection of Wingate and Hegerman Streets.
Officials said two firefighters working on the roof were injured during the blaze. A 53-year-old firefighter fell through the roof, plummeting 15-20 feet. He suffered a broken arm and injured his shoulder.
Another firefighter partially fell through the roof, but was rescued by fellow crew members. He may have broken his leg in the incident. Both injured firefighters were taken to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital for treatment.
The fire was quickly contained. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Republished with permission of KYW-TV.
