GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) - Authorities in Gastonia say two firefighters were injured when a roof collapsed as they fought a house fire.
Local media outlets report that firefighters were called late Thursday night to a home on the city’s east side. When they arrived, firefighters discovered smoke and flames from the rear portion of the two-story home. When they went inside, the firemen found intense flames on the second floor.
While battling the blaze from inside, a ceiling collapsed. Firefighters were then ordered out of the house.
Both firefighters were taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center for injuries not considered to be life-threatening.
The Gastonia Fire Department said several dogs were rescued from the fire. The department is investigating the cause of the fire.
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