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Hillside Fire Injures Firefighter; Damages Home

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An afternoon fire at a Hillside home left a firefighter suffering minor burn injuries, according to officials.

According to fire officials, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Thursday, crews responded to the 1400 block of Compton Terrace for a structure fire.

Arriving crews encountered heavy fire in the basement that quickly spread to the first and second floors.

The stubborn fire was knocked downing in about an hour leaving a firefighter suffering a minor burn injury.

There were no other injuries reported, according to officials.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Photos: Hillside Fire Local

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