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Firefighter Falls 20 Feet From Ladder Battling Bucks County Blaze

A firefighter was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after falling from a ground latter while battling a fire at a business over the weekend in Bensalem.

Ebooks Web LLC

Ebooks Web LLC

Photo Credit: Bensalem Fire Rescue

The Newport Fire Company was called to a water flow alarm at Ebooks Web LLC on Bridgewater Road on Saturday, Dec. 10, where firefighters found an active blaze.

Multiple volunteer fire companies responded to handle the two-alarm fire. During the incident, a firefighter from Nottingham Fire Company fell from the ladder, Bensalem police said.

He was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. He is in stable condition. The investigation into cause and origin of the fire is underway. 

Editor's note: A previous version of this story said the firefighter fell through the roof, as reported by police. It has since been updated.

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