Crews Tackle Tough House Fire Near 168th And West Maple; Firefighter Injured When Hose Disconnects

By Jay Withrow World-Herald staff writer, Omaha World-Herald
Tue, 05/22/2018 - 6:44am

The fire just north of 168th Street and West Maple Road was called in around 8:20 a.m. Tuesday.

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