Veteran AL Firefighter Suffers 'Trauma Injury'

    April 29, 2019
    The Mobile firefighter was taken to the hospital after he was hurt while battling a blaze Monday, but his injuries weren't considered to be life-threatening.

    By Christopher Harress

    Source Alabama Media Group, Birmingham

    Mobile, AL, Fire-Rescue
    A veteran Mobile, AL, firefighter suffered a 'trauma injury' while battling a blaze Monday.
    A veteran Mobile, AL, firefighter suffered a "trauma injury" while battling a blaze Monday.

    A Mobile firefighter was injured Monday morning while battling a fire in the west side of the county.

    The extent of the firefighter’s injuries are not known, but Mobile Fire and Rescue officials said it was a “trauma injury,” and he’s been taken to Springhill Medical Center for treatment. The firefighter was described as a “veteran” by a spokesperson.

    The fire broke out on Lucerne Drive some time before 9 a.m.

    The firefighter’s injuries are non life-threatening, according to a Mobile Fire and Rescue spokesperson.

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