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2 firefighters hurt by electric shock while battling fire

A firefighter cut into a power source with a saw, resulting in a shock

By FireRescue1 Staff

HOUSTON — Two firefighters were injured by an electric shock while battling an apartment complex fire Thursday.

While on scene, a firefighter cut into a power source with a saw, resulting in a shock, according to KHOU. The firefighter was taken to a hospital. A second firefighter was also treated for injuries related to the incident.

The conditions of the firefighters were not known Thursday morning; the Houston Fire Department did not release their names either.

The cause of the fire is under investigation; no other injuries were reported.

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