All 11 firefighters were stable after being taken to the hospital following a fire and explosion near downtown Los Angeles, officials said. An investigation is underway and will take several days.
Smoke rises from the scene of a fire and explosion in Los Angeles on Saturday that injured 11 firefighters.Smoke rises from the scene of a fire and explosion in Los Angeles on Saturday that injured 11 firefighters.A fire and an explosion near downtown Los Angeles on Saturday left 11 firefighters injured, according to the fire department.While firefighters initially reported"moderate smoke" at the scene, Terrazas said they began an evacuation because of rising heat and smoke.
Dr. Marc Eckstein, LAFD's medical director, said 11 firefighters were taken to County-USC Medical Center. All of them were"awake and alert" on arrival, and all are expected to survive. The injuries ranged from first- to third-degree burns. At least one firefighter is expected to require skin grafts.
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