SANFORD, N.C. — A N.C. firefighter was seriously injured Monday after falling from a ladder while battling a house fire.
Tramway Firefighter Matt Smith was on the ladder, battling a blaze at a vacant home when he fell and was transported to the hospital, according to WFJA.
Firefighter Smith is being treated for his injuries which are non-life threatening, but considered very serious.
The home was gutted, the second floor hardest hit. Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire. The home was reportedly vacant since Friday.