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Nov 20, 2008 9:00 pm US/Eastern

Firefighters Injured During Holmesburg Blaze

PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― Investigators are searching for the cause of a fire that injured two firefighters in the Holmesburg section of the city Wednesday evening.

Flames were reported inside an automotive repair shop at the intersection of Wingate and Hegerman Streets.

Officials said two firefighters working on the roof were injured after they fell through the roof.

Firefighter Raymond Rajchel remains hospitalized after suffering multiple broken bones and internal injuries. The second firefighter, Robert Underwood, was treated and released for his injuries.

The fire was quickly contained. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers said investigators discovered some code violations inside the auto repair shop.






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