Multiple firefighters injured following house fire
<p>Fire officials in New Jersey say five firefighters have been treated or assessed after injuries battling a blaze.</p>
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Aug 27, 2018, 9:58 AM
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Updated 2,203 days ago
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Fire officials in New Jersey say five firefighters have been treated or assessed after injuries battling a blaze.
The fire in the three-story duplex in Pitman was reported shortly Sunday before 1 p.m.
According to officials, three firefighters were injured when a staircase into the basement of the building collapsed.
The extent of their injuries wasn't immediately available.
Two other firefighters were being assessed by medics, but the reason wasn't immediately available.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
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