By Chuck Williams
The Ledger-Enquirer
COLUMBUS, Ga. — One firefighter was treated for second-degree burns and another remains in The Medical Center after they were injured while battling a warehouse fire late Friday in the 1600 block of Third Avenue, the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services said today.
Fire Chief Jeff Meyer identified the firefighters as David Smith and Chris Burris. Burris was treated for second-degree burns at the hospital and released while Smith remains in the hospital for second-degree burns and surgery to repair a broken right ankle.
“They had a job to do an unfortunately they were injured,” Meyer said of the veteran firefighters. “I can tell you they were in good spirits at the emergency room last night. We are going to do everything we can to support them.”
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