Toledo firefighter injured responding to vacant house fire

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TOLEDO, OH (WTOL) - A firefighter is in the hospital after suffering first and second degree burns to his legs while responding to a vacant house fire at 386 Richardson Drive in Toledo on Sunday morning.

Toledo Fire Lieutenant Matthew Hertzfeld states that the firefighter is part of Engine Company 17, but is not releasing a name at this time.

The firefighter was taken to Mercy Saint Vincent's Hospital and there is no word on a condition or the extent of his injuries.

The fire caused around 20,000-30,000 dollars worth of damage and the cause is under investigation.

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