Explosion Injures Firefighters in Wilmington
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 2-15-24 6:58 a.m.
LOCATION: 1120 N Alameda St
AREA/CITY: Wilmington
DETAILS:
- WILMINGTON (CNS) – Several firefighters were injured today, at least two critically, in an explosion involving a truck with pressurized cylinders in the Wilmington area. Firefighters were sent to the 1100 block of North Alameda Street shortly before 7 a.m., according to Nicholas Prange of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters responded to a truck with pressurized cylinders on fire,” Prange said. An explosion on scene injured multiple firefighters. Three have already been transported to a local hospital — at least two in critical condition. Several other injured are being evaluated on scene, awaiting additional ambulances to arrive — (an) estimated seven total firefighters,” Prange said. The circumstances of the blast were under investigation. Motorists were advised to avoid the area.
HANDLING AGENCIES: LAFD, LAPD Harbor
SOT(s): ENGLISH: LAFD Erik Scott, SPANISH: LAFD David Ortiz
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