Atlanta

Firefighter hurt while battling blaze in northeast Atlanta

ATLANTA — A firefighter has been hospitalized after officials say he was fighting flames at a northeast Atlanta home.

Atlanta police told Channel 2 Action News crews received reports of a fire at a home on Terrace Avenue NE early Sunday.

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According to the investigation, while battling the blaze, a firefighter was injured. Officials said he suffered a broken rib.

The firefighter has been taken to Grady Memorial Hospital to be evaluated.

Officials have not said what caused the firefighter to be injured.

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No other injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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