Atlanta Firefighter Burned in Structure Fire

Atlanta Fire Rescue

An Atlanta (GA) firefighter was injured during a fire at a vacant structure, according to reports.

FOX 5 reports that a firefighter sustained burns to his neck during a fire at a building at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Connally Street around 11 p.m. Monday. 

Shortly after the firefighter was removed from the structure, a roof collapse occurred, according to the report.

There were no other reported injuries.

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