GRIFFIN, Ga. — A house fire broke out in Griffin early Monday morning, causing almost a dozen residents to be displaced and injuring a firefighter, according to fire officials.
Firefighters arrived at the home on 220 Lexington Avenue just around 10:57 a.m. When they got there, they found heavy fire, smoke and a collapsed roof coming from the home.
Personnel controlled the fire while inside the home.
Additionally, officials reported that a firefighter got injured after they put out the fire. The firefighter had a fracture in his lower leg after the stairs failed while exiting the home. The firefighter is now recovering at home after officials took him to a local hospital.
Fire officials are still investigating the incident but have ruled the fire as accidental. They also considered the home a “total loss.”
American Red Cross volunteers provided comfort kits and recovery planning. Volunteers also said they assisted three families in the fire.
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