Palm Springs Firefighter Injured Battling House Fire

PALM SPRINGS (CNS) – A Palm Springs firefighter suffered burns and a
leg injury today while battling a house fire.

Fire crews responded around 5 p.m. to the blaze in the 600 block of
Via Corta, according to the Palm Springs Fire Department.

ALERT- Fire units are currently on the scene of a residential structure fire in the 600 block of Via Corta. One resident is currently being treated on scene by paramedics. pic.twitter.com/1n8XsJmQWi

— Palm Springs Fire Department (@PalmSpringsFire) August 10, 2022

Fire officials said one resident was treated on the scene by
paramedics, and about 15 minutes later, a firefighter was taken to a hospital.

No other details were immediately available.

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