Houston Firefighter Hit in Head with Lumber in Fire

    Feb. 15, 2011
    HOUSTON -- A firefighter was injured while battling a house fire in Southwest Houston. The fire broke out at a home on Quaildale near Quailmont about 8:30 a.m. Monday. Smoke poured out of the roof while crews fought the flames.

    HOUSTON --

    A firefighter was injured while battling a house fire in Southwest Houston.

    The fire broke out at a home on Quaildale near Quailmont about 8:30 a.m. Monday.

    Smoke poured out of the roof while crews fought the flames.

    One firefighter was hit in the head by a 2-by-4. He was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital and was expected to recover.

    The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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