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Firefighter injured in house fire

A Centre County firefighter was taken to the hospital on Saturday after responding to a house fire.

It happened at 311 Upper George’s Valley Road just before 5:00 p.m. The fire allegedly started as a grease fire in the kitchen. The owners were home at the time, but made it out safely. A family pet perished in the blaze.

The chief of Centre Hall Fire Company believes the home is a total loss.

The firefighter is being treated for his injuries. No word on his condition.