Kalamazoo firefighter hurt when porch falls on him

Kalamazoo firefighter injured when porch collapses on him and he's trapped under rubble

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Published On: Jan 28 2013 08:38:12 AM EST
KALAMAZOO, Mich. -

A Kalamazoo firefighter was hurt when a home's porch collapsed and he was trapped under the rubble.

The city's public safety department says the officer was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital and released with minor injuries to his back and legs.

He was hurt Sunday while responding to the burning house.

According to the Kalamazoo Gazette, residents required treatment for smoke inhalation.

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