Crime & Safety
Firefighter Falls Through Floor, Pets Dead In Inglewood Blaze
A firefighter had to be rescued after he fell through the floor battling a blaze in Inglewood during which four pets were killed.
INGLEWOOD, TN -- A Nashville firefighter fell through the floor while battling a blaze at an Inglewood home Wednesday night.
The owner of the house in the 1300 block of Stratford Avenue returned home shortly after 8 p.m. to find smoke pouring from the house.
The firefighter fell through the floor and into the basement, leading to an all-out rescue effort from the rest of the crew. The firefighter was not injured.
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The home sustained some damage but was not destroyed, but four animals died in the fire, according to fire officials.
An investigation is ongoing.
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