Worker seriously injured after falling 25 feet at Houston Fire Station 28

HOUSTON – A worker has been transported to a hospital with serious injuries after authorities say he fell around 25 feet while doing maintenance at a Houston fire station.

Authorities say it happened just before 9 p.m. at Houston Fire Station 28, located at 3000 Chimney Rock Road.

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Authorities say the worker was performing maintenance work when he fell from the second floor to the ground.

It is unclear at this time whether the worker was a city worker or a contractor.