A 25-year veteran firefighter with the Fresno Fire Department in California was critically injured after falling through the roof of a private dwelling that was on fire.
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The fire was reported on Cortland Avenue and Del Mar Avenue in central Fresno on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at approximately 1:30 PM.
Fire Department spokesman Agapito Martinez said that the firefighter was on the roof over the garage to ventilate, when the roof collapsed and the firefighter fell through.
The firefighter was listed in critical condition at Community Regional Medical Center. Reports are that he suffered second and third degree burns on 65 to 75 percent of his body.
On behalf of All Hands Fire Equipment, we wish the injured firefighter and his family our best wishes and a speedy recovery. He is in our thoughts and prayers.
Information Sources: www.nbcbayarea.com
Video Courtesy of: Good Morning America
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