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Calif. firefighter injured in roof collapse

The firefighter suffered a neck injury, but was later released from the hospital

FRESNO, Calif. — A firefighter in recovering after being injured while battling a house fire Tuesday morning.

ABC30 reported that the fire broke out in the two-story home just after 1 a.m. Fire officials said the roof collapsed on top of a firefighter during the fire attack. The firefighter was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

Officials said he suffered a neck injury, but was later released.

The fire caused about $200,000 in damage and removed two people from their home.

Electrical wiring issues in the home are being blamed for sparking the flames.