EAU CLAIRE COUNTY, Wisc. — Five firefighters from Altoona Fire Department in Wisconsin were injured in a roof collapse on Sunday.
All five were able to escape but were sent to the hospital, according to WQOW.
Crews were dispatched to a house fire that started in the attic. All occupants had already escaped safely. Once firefighters entered, the fire caused the roof and ceiling to collapse.
The fire caused $400,000 in damage, and its cause is under investigation.