Must see video: Close call as chimney collapses at New Hanover County, North Carolina house fire.

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Chimney is in mid-collapse on the right side of the picture. Click the image to watch the video.

This is from a fire on Tuesday morning in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Here is the description that goes with the video:

On July 7th, 2009 New Hanover County Firefighters encountered a backdraft/smoke explosion while fighting a fire in a large two story single family residence. One Lieutenant was injured slightly, but has returned to work.

The pictures below are from WECT-TV’s website. Click here for a few more details.