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Firefighter injured by exploding ammunition round during house fire

The fire was in Gilbert near the intersection of West Aspen Avenue and North Birch Street.
Credit: Gilbert FD

GILBERT, Ariz. — A firefighter was injured after an ammunition round exploded during a house fire, the Gilbert Fire Department said. The homeowner also suffered burn injuries.

Firefighters were responding to a house fire in Gilbert near the intersection of West Aspen Avenue and North Birch Street when the round exploded, the department said. 

The firefighter was transported to a hospital in stable condition, the department said. The homeowner was transferred with non-life-threatening injuries.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned into 12 News for more updates.

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