Firefighter falls through floor while battling Gloucester County church fire, officials say

  • Source: WCAU-TV NBC 10 Philadelphia
  • Published: 04/22/2024 12:00 AM

VIDEO: A firefighter fell through the floor while battling a church fire in New Jersey early Saturday morning, according to officials. A suspect has been arrested and charged with arson. The fire broke out around 6:40 a.m. at the Colonial Manor United Methodist Church on at Elberne Avenue in West Deptford, Gloucester County, officials said. Officials said one firefighter fell through the floor during the effort to put out the fire. He was removed from the building, taken to the hospital to be treated and has since been released. Firefighters were able to put out the fire and no other injuries were reported. Brian Cannon, 44, was arrested and charged with arson and aggravated assault among other charges, officials said.



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