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NJ firefighter injured after falling down stairway

The firefighter injured his wrist, hip and leg; he was taken to the hospital and later released

BAYONNE, N.J. — A firefighter was injured after falling down a stairway while battling a fire Tuesday night,

NJ.com reported that the firefighter fell down a smoke-filled stairway leading to the basement and injured his wrist, hip and leg.

The firefighter was taken from the scene to a hospital, where he was later released, according to the report.

The fire was soon extinguished and investigators believe the fire originated in the laundry area of the home’s basement.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.