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    Firefighter Suffers Head Injury at Pa. House Fire

    May 7, 2011
    NORTH BRADDOCK, Pa. -- A firefighter was hurt battling a blaze in North Braddock early Friday morning. The fire started in the 1600 block of Grandview Avenue. According to 911 dispatchers, it was a one-alarm fire and four fire companies responded. The fire was under control within 15 minutes, crews said. The firefighter suffered head injuries and was taken to the hospital. There's no word on the firefighter's condition but he is expected to recover. The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate.

    NORTH BRADDOCK, Pa. --

    A firefighter was hurt battling a blaze in North Braddock early Friday morning.

    The fire started in the 1600 block of Grandview Avenue.

    According to 911 dispatchers, it was a one-alarm fire and four fire companies responded. The fire was under control within 15 minutes, crews said.

    The firefighter suffered head injuries and was taken to the hospital. There's no word on the firefighter's condition but he is expected to recover.

    The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate.

    So far, there is no word on what caused the fire.

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