INDIANAPOLIS --
A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze at a home on Indianapolis' east side Saturday afternoon.
The fire broke out in the 3400 block of East 20th Street just after noon.
Firefighters began dousing the flames shortly after they arrived, but had to evacuate when the house started to collapse.
Officials said a firefighter was injured as the home buckled. The injuries were thought to be minor, officials said.
One person who was at the home when the fire began got out safely but was treated for smoke inhalation.
There was no immediate word on what caused the fire.
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