Springfield firefighter accidentally shot by gun that discharged in a burning house; treated and released.

A Springfield, Ohio firefighter was accidentally shot during a house fire when a gun discharged due to the flames. Captain John Pirk, treating burns, was unaware he had been hit until informed by another firefighter. The bullet hit his padding and elbow, and he was quickly released from the hospital. Firefighters also rescued an elderly woman and a pet during the operation.

2 months ago
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