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SF firefighter hurt after falling down flight of stairs

The firefighter suffered injuries to his hand and wrist, but is expected to fully recover

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Firefighters at the scene of the house fire.

Photo/San Francisco Fire Department

By FireRescue1 Staff

SAN FRANCISCO — A firefighter was hospitalized after falling down a flight of stairs at a house fire Thursday.

The firefighter suffered injuries to his hand and wrist, according to San Francisco PIO Jonathan Baxter. The firefighter is expected to fully recover.

Crews rescued one civilian from the third floor of the building; there were no other injuries, reported the SF Gate.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.