A firefighter was injured as he helped battle a house fire on Friday afternoon.

One Mifflin Township Firefighter Gary Grancey was transported for medical care after he fell off the roof of the home.

The home suffered severe damage, fire crews said that the smoke and fire grew quickly because of wind.

The family of five, along with their two dogs, was able to exit the home safely. A family member said that they saw smoke coming from an electrical socket, Elias reported.

Grancey was released from the hospital. He suffered an injured ligament in his thumb.

Two other firefighters were reportedly injured on the scene. Details of their injuries were not immediately released.