Two Pa. FFs Injured in Garage Fire

    July 13, 2010
    PITTSBURGH -- Two firefighters were injured Monday afternoon while battling a garage fire in East Pittsburgh. Sky 4's camera spotted smoke billowing from the 400 block of Bessemer Avenue. Emergency dispatchers said one firefighter had a knee injury, while the other was hit with a board. Both were taken to Forbes Regional Hospital, dispatchers said. The fire marshal is investigating.

    PITTSBURGH --

    Two firefighters were injured Monday afternoon while battling a garage fire in East Pittsburgh.

    Sky 4's camera spotted smoke billowing from the 400 block of Bessemer Avenue.

    Emergency dispatchers said one firefighter had a knee injury, while the other was hit with a board.

    Both were taken to Forbes Regional Hospital, dispatchers said.

    The fire marshal is investigating.

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