Firefighter Falls 16 Feet While Fighting Ohio Blaze

A firefighter is recovering Tuesday morning after he fell while fighting a fire, NewsChannel5 reported.

Crews were working on putting out a fire in the 3,300 block of Forestesdale Avenue when a firefighter reportedly fell at least 16 feet.

His condition is unknown.

The name of the Stark County firefighter has not been released.

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