Firefighter hospitalized following fire in vacant east Omaha building

An Omaha firefighter was hospitalized following a Wednesday afternoon arson.

Omaha Fire says crews were dispatched to a vacant building near 21st and Lake streets just before noon. Once the fire was extinguished, investigators determined it to be arson.

One firefighter was transported to the hospital to be examined after not feeling well. The firefighter is reported to be in stable condition.

One person was also arrested on the scene by OPD after running over the fire hose and driving under the influence.

Anyone with information regarding the fire is urged to contact the ARSON hotline at 402-444-3479.


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