A firefighter was rushed to the hospital Saturday after part of a vacant building collapsed during a fire in Atlanta. The incident happened while DeKalb County Fire Rescue crews battled the flames from outside the structure.
🚨 Why It Matters: When first responders get hurt on the job, it affects not just their families but the entire community that depends on them for protection.
🔥 What Happened:
- Part of the vacant building suddenly gave way while crews fought the fire from a defensive position
- The collapse trapped one firefighter under debris, prompting an immediate rescue operation
🏥 Current Status:
- The injured firefighter’s condition remains unknown at this time
- Fire crews successfully contained the blaze with no additional injuries reported
- Officials have not yet released information about what caused the building to collapse or the fire’s origin
