The Southern Stone County firefighter injured this week when a tree fell, knocking him unconscious, is home from the hospital, and could return to work within days.

Terry Coker was fighting a brush fire in Blue Eye Monday night when the accident happened.

Southern Stone County Fire Chief Dave Gyger tells HometownDailyNews.com the tree fell within seconds after Coker arrived:

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Gyger says the firefighter was wearing his regular helmet which helped prevent any serious injuries.

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The Southern Stone County firefighter injured this week when a tree fell, hitting him during a brush fire, is home from the hospital.

Terry Coker was the first on the scene Monday night when the fire broke out near Cow Creek Road and Nature Trail Road in Blue Eye.

Southern Stone County Fire Chief Dave Gyger tells HometownDailyNews.com Coker was wearing his regular helmet, which helped prevent any serious injuries.

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The fire chief says Coker was the first firefighter on the scene and was helping direct other crews when the accident happened.  Coker could return to work within days.

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The Southern Stone County firefighter injured this week while working a brush fire in Blue Eye is home from the hospital, and could be back to work soon.

Terry Coker was hit by a falling tree Monday, and knocked unconscious.

Fire Chief Dave Gyger tells HometownDailyNews.com says the accident happened within seconds.

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Gyger says the firefighter was wearing his regular helmet which helped prevent any serious injuries.

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Terry Coker is one lucky firefighter.  The member of the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District is home from the hospital, after being knocked unconscious by a falling tree, while battling a brush fire Monday night in Blue Eye.

Southern Fire Chief Dave Gyger tells HometownDailyNews.com it was a routine call as crews arrived:

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The fire chief says Coker is due back to work within days, and suffered no serious injuries.

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The Southern Stone County firefighter injured this week when a tree fell, hitting him during a brush fire, is home from the hospital, and could return to work within days.

Terry Coker was the first on the scene Monday night when the fire broke out nearCow Creek Road and Nature Trail Road in Blue Eye.

Southern Stone County Fire Chief Dave Gyger tells HometownDailyNews.com Coker was wearing his regular helmet, which helped prevent any serious injuries.