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2 Firefighters Rescued After Becoming Trapped On Roof

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CHESTER, Pa. -

There were tense moments for two firefighters during a house fire in Chester.

A small propane tank exploded, trapping them on the roof.

It happened at around 1 a.m. Friday on the 2900 block of West Third Street.

Officials say other firefighters came to their rescue. No one was hurt.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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