Fire was reported in the 18000 block of SE 20th Place

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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Marion County firefighter was injured in a structure fire on Wednesday evening, according to a news release.

Officials from Marion County Fire Rescue said they responded to the structure fire located in the 18000 block of SE 20th Place in Silver Springs.

According to MCFR, crews saw heavy smoke coming from the structure.

“While fighting the fire, a firefighter was injured. The firefighter has been transported to a local trauma hospital,” the release read in part.

No other information was released at this time.

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