San Jose firefighter injured after falling off roof

SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Fire Department said one of their firefighters was taken to the hospital after falling from a roof.

The incident happened while fighting a townhouse fire on Ashmeade Court shortly before noon on Monday.

The firefighter sustained non-life threatening injuries, authorities said.

No other injuries were reported.

SJFD had the flames under control at the location after about 30 minutes.

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