VIDEO: A Detroit firefighter was injured early Thursday when he fell through a floor and into a basement while battling a fire. Crews were at a home in the 14200 block of Corbett near Chalmers around 5:20 a.m. when a mayday call was made.
According to the fire department, a mayday call is made any time firefighters lose sight of each other while in a burning building. It was discovered that the firefighter had fallen through the first floor and into the basement.
He was quickly rescued and taken to a hospital for injuries he suffered, including burns. He is expected to recover. Officials said the house appeared to be vacant, and no other injuries were reported.
