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NY firefighter accidentally shoots self at station

Authorities are investigating the incident, but said the firefighter should not have a gun in the station while on-duty

By FireRescue1 Staff

ALBANY, N.Y. — A firefighter was hospitalized after he accidentally shot himself in the hand while at his fire station Friday.

The fire chief said the firefighter was being treated for his injuries; he could not say who the gun belonged to.

Authorities are investigating the incident, but said the firefighter should not have a gun in the station while on-duty, reported WNYT.

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