Firefighter hurt while battling house fire in Gastonia

GASTONIA, N.C. — A firefighter in Gastonia suffered injuries after fighting a house fire in south Gastonia, according to officials.

The fire started a home on Forbes Road just before 6 p.m. on Saturday evening. A Mayday call was issued when a firefighter fell through the floor. They have since been treated and released from the hospital.

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The homeowner was at the home at the time of the fire and was safely taken out of the home. Officials said the home was a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Union Road Fire Department led the response to the fire.

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