A Modesto firefighter was taken to a hospital Wednesday after falling through a floor while battling a blaze.
While battling the fire, a firefighter fell through the floor of the home and landed in the basement, according to the incident commander.
The firefighter got hung up on the debris as he fell through the floor and spun upside down, landing on his head and shoulder.
The firefighter was rescued a short time later after calling out a mayday.
He was alert and walking after the fall, according to the Modesto Fire Department batallion chief.
The firefighter was taken by ambulance to a hospital for X-rays, according to the Fire Department.
