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This special coverage series offers simple steps all firefighters should know for how to survive an entanglement, along with other hazards – floor collapse, flashover, disorientation and air management issues – so you are better prepared for these all-too-common fireground dangers.

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Two firefighters, who were inside a building when it collapsed, were hurt; four others were injured battling the fire
Capt. Christine Yates was not able to move while straddling a floor joist; she suffered smoke inhalation and was treated and later released in good condition
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The firefighter was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital; the cause of the fire is under investigation
The building had a sub-basement firefighters did not know about; the crew became trapped while attempting to fight the fire from inside
The firefighter suffered first and second-degree burns; the fire was sparked by discarded cigarettes
The firefighters were taken to a hospital, including one firefighter who has serious but non-life threatening injuries