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2 firefighters injured by heat battling grocery store fire
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Michael Seiden , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Cobb County Fire has a unit to provide medical care at fire scenes.
A fire at a market in Mableton resulted in injuries to employees and firefighters. The employees were taken to the hospital for treatment. Firefighters also received medical attention for heat and exertion issues.
Cobb County Fire has a unit to provide medical care at fire scenes. This unit helped treat the firefighters on site. Further information about the fire and injuries is available from local news sources, including details about the condition of those injured and the response of emergency services.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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