For. We are also following a close call for philadelphia firefighters today. Two of them went to the hospital after a ladder made contact with power lines. Now, this afternoon we know more about both men and the extent of their injuries. David henry live at temple hospital where one of those firefighters is still being treated right now david. Reporter yeah, brian one of the firefighters has checked out okay. The other firefighter will have to spend the night here at the hospital for treatment of third degree burns to his foot. Two lucky men who survived a very close call today. This could have been a much worse minute when you incident when you think about the. It happened on the 2400 block of west norris street around 10 oclock this morning. The firefighter helped extinguish a small bedroom fire in minutes but disaster struck as they were breaking down their gear. The Department Says two firefighters were taking down this ladder when it hit a 7600volt power line. A witness saw one of
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