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Firefighter Injured While Battling Blaze At Wendy's Restaurant

LANCASTER (CBS) — A fire broke out at a Wendy's in Lancaster, engulfing the entire restaurant until firefighters could get it under control Tuesday night.

Emergency dispatchers received a call at 4:47 p.m. after the fire ignited at 45101 10th Street West in Lancaster.

One firefighter was slightly injured while trying to put out the blaze and he was taken to a hospital.

Officials reported that a gas tank explosion caused the fire.

Firefighters were dumping a significant amount of water on the fire, as plumes of smoke rose above the spot in Lancaster. The structure appeared to be gutted by the flames.

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