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Firefighter Seriously Injured In Baltimore House Fire

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A firefighter has been seriously injured while putting out a house fire in Baltimore Friday night.

The Baltimore City Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 800 block of Wilhelm St around 5:30 p.m.

Crews found flames on the first and second floor of the home, and were able to get the fire under control in about 30 minutes.

One firefighter was taken to a hospital with "serious injures," according to the department.

Officials say the home was vacant.

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