VIDEO: Firefighter falls through roof, colleagues rush to help

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Thursday, January 7, 2016
VIDEO: Firefighter falls through roof, colleagues rush to help
A firefighter battling a house fire in Maine fell through the roof. The frightening incident was caught on video.

MAINE (KABC) -- A firefighter battling a house fire in Maine fell through the roof. The frightening incident was caught on video.



In the footage, which was posted to YouTube, you can see a portion of the roof give way. The firefighter partially falls into the burning attic.



Seconds later, a fellow firefighter extends his hand and pulls him to safety. Another firefighter then races up the ladder to help.



All three firefighters are safe. The home is a total loss.

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