OCALA, Fla. – A Marion County firefighter was hospitalized Saturday after battling a house fire in Ocala, officials said.
The firefighters were responding to the 2300 block of Southeast 62nd Street, after a caller reported a fire on the lanai that was making its way inside the house.
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Five additional departments and 27 firefighters were sent to help with the fire. Firefighters immediately went inside to battle the blaze and do a search of the home.
According to a media release, "During overhaul operations, an MCFR Lieutenant sustained a serious injury from falling ceiling debris."
He was taken to a trauma hospital in stable condition, officials said.
According to officials, he is currently awaiting further evaluation and has not undergone any surgeries as of now.