10 Los Angeles Firefighters Injured in Explosion
Posted: Sat May 16, 2020 11:46 pmVOA - World News
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters work the scene of a structure fire that injured multiple firefighters on May 16, 2020, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters work the scene of a structure fire that injured multiple firefighters on May 16, 2020, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles fire officials say at least 10 firefighters have been injured in an explosion and fire in a downtown neighborhood Saturday.
More than 200 firefighters have been involved in bringing the blaze under control.
The fire apparently began in a one-story commercial building but spread to multiple buildings after an explosion. The fire’s flames and smoke were visible for miles.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said a “medical branch” was created at the scene of the fire “for treating and transporting injured firefighters.”