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Three firefighters hurt while battling house fire in Putnam Co.

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PUTNAM CO., Ind. -- Three firefighters were injured while putting out a fire that destroyed a home Sunday night in Coatesville.

Investigators with the Floyd Township Fire Department believe the fire began after a grilling mishap.

Two firefighters were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

A third firefighter was taken to the hospital with chest pains but is expected to recover.

No one living in the home was hurt.

Damage is estimated at $275,000.