Falling Tree Knocks Out Southern Stone County Firefighter

CREATED Feb. 21, 2012

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A Southern Stone County Firefighter is recovering in the hospital after being hit in the head by a tree.

The fire district says it happened during a brush fire near Blue Eye.

The firefighter was wearing a helmet, but got knocked out when a tree top fell on him. He's in stable condition.