California firefighter falls through blazing roof

A firefighter is in a critical condition after he fell through the roof of a burning house.

He was tackling a house fire in Fresno, California when the roof gave way, engulfing the man in a ball of flames.

The firefighter, who has 25 years' experience, was dragged out of the house by his colleagues and is currently in hospital.

Veronica Miracle from ABC news reports.