WIS News 10 - Columbia, South Carolina | Bizarre accident leaves one firefighter injured
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LEXINGTON, SC (WIS) - Lexington County Firefighters are investigating a fire that destroyed a home Thursday, and in a bizarre twist, wounded a firefighter because of live ammunition at the scene.
Lexington County Assistant Sheriff Bruce Rucker said the cause and origin of the fire are under investigation. No evidence of foul play has been found.
Officials say firefighters were dispatched to the scene around 3:32 p.m.
Investigators say live ammunition discharged at the scene injuring one firefighter. The unidentified firefighter was rushed to Palmetto Health Richland with a wound to his abdomen. He is currently listed in stable condition and is expected to fully recover.
Count on WIS News 10 to report any further information that comes out of this bizarre case.
Posted by Jeremy Turnage
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