Stairwell collapse, Milwaukee firefighters injured

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Stairwell collapse, Milwaukee firefighters injured

The Milwaukee Fire Department said two firefighters were injured Thursday when a stairwell collapsed from underneath them.

The Milwaukee Fire Department said two firefighters were injured Thursday, June 16 when a stairwell collapsed from underneath them.

It happened while crews were battling a house fire near 1st and North shortly before 6:40 p.m.

MFD said both firefighters were taken to the hospital; their injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.

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