MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A firefighter is recovering from second-degree burns to his hand after a house fire on Friday in Memphis.
According to the Memphis Fire Department, firefighters were called to a one-story fire on Knox Avenue just after 6 p.m.
According to a release, the firefighter was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition to be treated.
The fire was brought under control just before 6:30 p.m., with the home having smoke, fire, and water damage.
Three adults and five children were displaced and there were no other injuries.
