Building collapses in Detroit; 6 firefighters hurt

[August 13, 2010]  DETROIT (AP) -- Authorities say six firefighters have been injured during a building collapse on Detroit's east side.

Detroit Fire Department Lt. Theresa Halsell says the firefighters were responding to a blaze at the building Friday morning when it collapsed.

Halsell says the six were taken to a local hospital for treatment. She says there was no immediate word on their condition.

[Associated Press]

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