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    TN Firefighter Taken to Hospital with Burns

    May 31, 2020
    A Memphis firefighter suffered minor burns to his hands and face while battling a blaze that broke out at an apartment complex.

    Source Firehouse.com News

    Memphis, TN, Fire Department
    Memphis Fire Department Tn 5ed41a89d4e67

    A Tennessee firefighter was burned while battling an apartment blaze Saturday.

    The fire broke out shortly after noon Saturday at the Lynnfield Place Apartments, WREG-TV reports. Investigators believe the blaze started when workers were repairing an air-conditioning unit.

    While putting out the flames, a firefighter suffered minor burns on his hand and face. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover, according to WREG.

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