Falling Ceiling Injures TN Firefighter

A Knoxville firefighter suffered a neck injury while battling a house fire Monday evening.
Jan. 22, 2019

A Tennessee firefighter was hurt from a falling ceiling while battling a house fire Monday evening.

Knoxville firefighters responded to the blaze just before 5 p.m., WATE-TV reports. Crews entered the burning house and were working to stop the flames from spreading when the ceiling collapsed.

The firefighter suffered a neck injury from the falling ceiling, and he was taken to the hospital. His injuries were not considered life-threatening, according to the TV station.

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