California Firefighter Shot Responding To House Blaze; Homeowner Allegedly Mistook Him For Burglar

CHINO, Calif. (AP) -- A firefighter responding to an emergency call was shot in the leg Friday night by a man authorities say apparently mistook him for a burglar.

The firefighter, whose name was not released, was listed in stable condition at Lake Arrowhead Medical Center.

''He's going to make a full recovery, eventually,'' said police Lt. Russ Calverley.

The firefighter and his colleagues had responded to a report of a fire at a home in Chino around 6:30 p.m. When no one answered the door, they forced their way inside.

''The home owner is woken up out of his sleep. He thinks his house is getting broken into and shoots the fireman in the leg,'' Calverley said.

The resident, whose name was not immediately released, was arrested for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon.

Calverley said it appeared a floor heater was on fire but authorities were still investigating.