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Va. firefighter hurt while battling beach house fire

Fire department officials said the firefighter was transported to the hospital after helping a large crew battle a massive house fire

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Officials said one firefighter was transported to the hospital for minor injuries after helping the crew contain the fire in under 30 minutes.

Photo/ Virginia Beach Fire Dept

By FireRescue1 Staff

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A firefighter was injured while helping battle a fire that fully engulfed a beach house.

WAVY reported that four engines, two tankers, one ladder truck and two ambulances responded to the call about the massive house fire.

Officials said one firefighter was transported to the hospital for minor injuries after helping the crew contain the fire in under 30 minutes.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.