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BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. — A Benton Harbor firefighter was injured while responding to a fire on Jennings Avenue. He responded to the fire with the help of two public safety officers because he was the only firefighter on duty at the time.
Benton Harbor’s financial problems left only one person on duty at the time of the fire. Lieutenant Doug Bell responded to the fire on Jennings Avenue by himself. He got trapped inside the burning home around 1 a.m. and was rescued thanks to the daring efforts of his fellow officers.
He was transported to the Bronson Hospital Burn Unit in Kalamazoo for severe burns to his hands, fingers, back, ears, forehead and neck. He is listed in fair condition.
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