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A Mayday was declared on the fireground and five firefighters were injured Monday night battling a basement fire in the New York City borough of Staten Island. Fire photographer Steve White provided some photos from the scene.
According to WPIX11, the fire broke out about 9 p.m. in the basement of a home. One of the firefighters has serious but non life-threatening injuries and the other has minor injuries.
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Steve White reported via that two members fell through the floor of the two-story home and were recovered and treated by Fire Department of New York (FDNY) EMS.
Above: Matthew Wegner
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Above: Staten Island Advance
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Posted by New York City Fire Department (FDNY) on Tuesday, February 2, 2016
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