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2 firefighters hurt in fire, ambulance crashes while en route to scene

The firefighters were transported to the hospital in stable condition; the paramedics were treated on scene for their injuries

By EMS1 Staff

PHILADELPHIA — Two firefighters were injured during a rowhome fire and two paramedics were also injured when their ambulance crashed en route to the scene.

ABC6 reported that the firefighters were helping battle a house blaze when the third floor started to collapse and one firefighter had to be pulled from the building. Both the firefighter who was rescued and a colleague were transported to the hospital and are in stable condition.

Two paramedics, who were en route to the same fire, were injured when their ambulance hit a traffic light and crashed into a post office after colliding with an SUV. The paramedics were treated on scene for their injuries.

While battling the blaze, firefighters found a man dead inside the home.

The fire is currently under investigation.