Firefighter Injured Battling Early Morning House Fire In Philadelphia
By Jan Carabeo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- A firefighter was injured early Tuesday morning while fighting a blaze that broke out in Philadelphia.
Fire officials say neighbors woke up around 3:30am Tuesday to someone banging on doors. Soon after that, people were able to see fire burning out of control in a home on the 5900 block of Kingsessing Avenue.
Firefighters say everyone was able to get out of the burning home before they arrived, but a firefighter sustained a minor injury. That firefighter was taken to Presbyterian Hospital for treatment.
The fire is still under investigation, but fire officials say a preliminary investigation shows the cause may be suspicious in nature.
Officials say the house that caught on fire has been a problem house for police in the past.
Two houses in total were damaged by the fire, though neighbors were displaced while firefighters worked to put out the blaze.