A tragic incident unfolded late Tuesday night in Memphis, Tennessee, as a firefighter lost their life and three others were injured while combating a house fire. Fire crews responded to a call on Rile Street around 11:30 p.m., according to a Memphis Fire Department press release. During their efforts to extinguish the flames, several firefighters became trapped within the burning structure. Fellow firefighters immediately initiated rescue operations. Sadly, one firefighter succumbed to their injuries. As of Wednesday morning, three other firefighters remain hospitalized. The severity of their injuries and the cause of the fire are currently under investigation.
