Heavy flames damage house in Bensalem; 2 firemen injured
BENSALEM, Pa. (WPVI) -- Two firefighters were injured while battling a house blaze in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
An Action News viewer captured video of the fire, which started around 9:10 a.m. Saturday, on the 1100 block of Tennis Avenue.
Crews arrived to black smoke pouring from the house, officials say.
The fire appears to have started in a second-floor bedroom, which quickly spread to the attic, officials say.
Officials say Nottingham Fire Company volunteer Nick Weaver was battling the blaze when he fell from a third-story roof.
He was rushed to Aria-Torresdale Hospital for face, neck and back injuries, and then transferred to Jefferson University Hospital. He is listed in stable condition.
A second volunteer firefighter was also taken to Aria-Torresdale Hospital for observation. He is listed in stable condition.
The sole occupant of the home suffered minor burns to both feet. They were treated and released at Aria-Torresdale Hospital.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but officials say it does not appear to be suspicious.
