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Firefighter injured after falling through roof while battling Edison apartment fire

During operations, one firefighter fell through the roof and was quickly removed by personnel at the scene. He was the taken to a hospital.

Pedro Carmona

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Derek Callahan

Apr 15, 2026, 5:15 PM

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A firefighter was injured Wednesday morning after falling through the roof while crews battled a structure fire at a two-story apartment complex on Judson Street, according to officials.

Units were dispatched to the scene at about 10:20 a.m. When crews arrived, they found a working fire in the residential building. A second alarm was later called, officials said.

During operations, one firefighter fell through the roof and was quickly removed by personnel at the scene. He was the taken to a hospital.

The firefighter was treated and said to be in good condition, according to the Edison Firefighters IAFF Local 1197.

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