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SC firefighter injured while extinguishing house fire

The department reported the home is a complete loss, and the cause of the fire is under investigation

By Jane Moon Dail
The State

COLUMBIA, S.C. The Columbia Fire Department reported a firefighter was injured while on the job early Wednesday morning.

Firefighters responded to a fire at 1072 Grover Wilson Road near Blythewood at 1:30 a.m.

When crews arrived, they found a fully-involved structure, according to a Tweet from the department.

While working the scene, a firefighter reportedly sustained a non-life threatening injury.

Two occupants were in the home at the time of the fire but were not injured.

The department reported the home is complete loss, and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Richland County Fire Marshal.

More information will be posted when it becomes available.

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