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Firefighter Injured In Apartment Fire

DENVER (CBS4)- A firefighter was injured while fighting an apartment fire on Friday afternoon. Fire crews were at a the same apartment complex near Iliff and Quebec in Denver on New Year's Eve for a fire that left dozens homeless.

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South Metro Fire Rescue rushed to the apartment complex on initial reports of people trapped. Firefighters didn't find anyone trapped but did get everyone out safely. They also rescued several animals.

The firefighter was rushed to the hospital. The extent of his injuries is unknown.

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The fire's origin was traced to a third floor apartment. What caused the fire is being investigated.

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(credit: South Metro Fire)
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