Published Tuesday, May 22, 2012
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say two firefighters have been injured while fighting a blaze at a vacant house in east-central Omaha.
The two fell through a floor in the house on Tuesday morning. Fire Capt. Tim McCaw says one firefighter suffered a shoulder injury and the other was being treated for smoke inhalation.
They were taken to an Omaha hospital, and their injuries were not considered life-threatening. Their names have not been released.
Firetrucks were dispatched to the fire about 5:40 a.m.
The fire cause is being investigated.
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