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Pa. firefighter hurt after falling from roof while battling blaze

A Philadelphia firefighter suffered a head injury after falling 20 feet from the roof of a home

PHILADELPHIA — A firefighter was hurt Tuesday after falling from a roof while battling a blaze.

ABC6 reported that the unnamed firefighter was part of a crew battling a blaze at a two-story rowhome when he fell 20 feet from the roof.

The firefighter was transported in stable condition to the hospital. Officials said he suffered a head injury from the fall.

No one else was injured in the fire. It was unclear if anyone was inside the home when the fire broke out.

No other details have been released. We will update you when more information becomes available.

The fire is currently under investigation.