Forsyth Co. firefighter injured fighting fire

A Forsyth County firefighter was injured fighting a house fire early Tuesday.

There were five people in the two-story structure at time. They were awakened by smoke detectors and escaped the fire unharmed.

One firefighter was injured and was taken to a hospital where he was treated and released. He suffered an ankle injury and was also complaining of chest pains.

The cause of the fire which occurred about 3:30 was not immediately known.

The house was located on Emerald Pointe Lane.