Firefighter injured after falling through floor into basement during Cleveland house fire

Firefighter injured after falling through floor into basement during Cleveland house fire
Firefighter injured after falling through floor into basement during Cleveland house fire(cleveland fire department)
Published: May. 28, 2023 at 8:25 PM EDT|Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:42 AM EDT
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A firefighter was injured after falling through the floor during a vacant house fire on Sunday, according to the Cleveland Fire Department.

Firefighter injured after falling through floor into basement during Cleveland house fire
Firefighter injured after falling through floor into basement during Cleveland house fire(cleveland fire department)

Firefighters say crews arrived at a vacant two-and-a-half-story house located at East 125th Street near Superior Avenue, for a house fire.

While fire crews were battling the house fire, a firefighter fell through the floor into the basement, officials say.

The firefighter was treated and released from MetroHealth Medical Center for minor burns, officials said.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Firefighter injured after falling through floor into basement during Cleveland house fire
Firefighter injured after falling through floor into basement during Cleveland house fire(cleveland fire department)