Pittsburgh Firefighter Injured While Battling Wilkinsburg Fire
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
WILKINSBURG (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh firefighter was injured while battling a fire in Wilkinsburg on Wednesday afternoon.
Fire crews rushed to the scene on Singer Place around 2 p.m. to see smoke pouring from the building.
They were able to bring the flames under control within a half hour.
However, one of the firefighters suffered a fractured ankle at the scene. He was taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital for treatment.
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No other injuries were reported.
The fire at the abandoned structure is under investigation.
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