Firefighter injured battling Rough Fire

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A firefighter is recovering from injuries suffered while battling the Rough Fire near Hume Lake. The injury happened in the Converse Basin area, but the extent of the firefighter's injuries aren't known.

We do know the person was part of a hot shot crew working the night shift, monitoring the fire line along Hoist Ridge. A helicopter transported the patient to the hospital for treatment.