By Associated Press - Monday, November 26, 2018

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Two firefighters have been injured battling a house blaze in Des Moines.

Firetrucks were dispatched to the house around 5:30 a.m. Saturday. Fire Lt. Chris Clement says the injuries occurred when one firefighter fell through a weakened floor into the house basement, landing atop another firefighter.

Both were taken to a hospital and were released after treatment. Their names haven’t been released.



The fire cause is being investigated.

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