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Orange County firefighter injured while responding to church fire, officials say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A firefighter was transported to the hospital while responding to a fire Tuesday night, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

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Crews were responding to a “fully involved church fire” at The Center Arena, 10 N. Hiawassee Road, Fire Rescue tweeted.

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The firefighter was assessed and transported to the hospital, reportedly with no life-threatening injuries, according to Fire Rescue.

The fire was along the ridge of the roof, resulting in the roof collapsing.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.

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