Garner firefighter injured in partial roof collapse during Monday night fire

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Raleigh firefighter taken out of burning home on stretcher
Investigators are trying to determine what caused a house fire in south Raleigh.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Investigators are trying to determine what caused a house fire that sent a firefighter to the hospital in southern Wake County.

The flames burned for more than an hour at the home located on Pagan Road.

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The roof collapsed and one firefighter was taken out of the house on a stretcher; he was sitting up and responsive.

Garner Fire Department said the firefighter was taken to the hospital and treated for a concussion and soreness. He was later released and is now recovering at home.