Firefighter Hurt In 5-Alarm Pennsylvania Blaze

Oct. 18, 2005
One firefighter was injured when he fell 25-feet inside one of the houses.

A row house fire quickly spread to a five-alarm blaze in the Hill District Tuesday.

The fire broke out a vacant home along Dinwiddie Street shortly after 9 a.m. and spread next door.

One firefighter was injured while fighting the fire.

He fell 25-feet inside one of the houses.

He was transported to a local hospital.

There is no word on his name or condition.

At one point, 60 firefighters were battling the blaze.

The tenants managed to get out safely.

No other injuries were reported.

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