One of the FFs was blown through this wall. There was a whole bunch of finger pointing between DWP and LAFD on this one.
Posted on 03/26/2008 6:57:21 PM PDT by Sammy67
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 AP
March 26: A firefighter inspects the scene where explosions blew the manhole covers off an underground electrical vault in Los Angeles. March 26: A firefighter inspects the scene where explosions blew the manhole covers off an underground electrical vault in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES — A hospital spokeswoman says a Los Angeles firefighter has died of injuries from a series of explosions that blew the manhole covers off the top of an underground vault.
Deborah Ettinger says the firefighter was pronounced dead after being taken to Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center Wednesday afternoon.
Another firefighter and a third
L.A. Firefighter Killed in Manhole Explosion Near LA
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God Rest His Soul and Bless his family in their bereavement.
This is truly awful.
RIP,... PRAYERS WAY UP.
Sounds like a transformer explosion.
Usually a fireball of hot oil vapor.
RIP.
Very sad. :(
Yikes. RIP.
The FBI hs ruled out terrorism.
Es sad i grew up in westchester i know that corner well
RIP fireman
Dear Friend of the LAFD,
It is with great sadness that the men and women of the Los Angeles
Fire Department share word of one City of Los Angeles Firefighter
dying this afternoon in the line of duty.
On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 1:57 PM Los Angeles Firefighters were
summoned to investigate smoke in the 8800 block of South Sepulveda
Boulevard in the Westchester area of Los Angeles - not far from Los
Angeles International Aiport.
While Firefighters were performing their sworn duties, an explosion
occurred, causing injury to two male Firefighters and one civilian.
One of the injured Firefighters later died at the Centinela Freeman
Regional Medical Center, Marina Campus.
The other Firefighter and civilian are being treated at area
hospitals.
As dictated by Fire Department policy, a formal and detailed multi-
agency investigation is underway to determine the exact nature of the
explosion, as well as the precise cause and manner of the
Firefighters death.
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department thank you for
your kind words and sentiment at this time of overwhelming sorrow and
immense loss.
The latest information about this incident, as well as details
regarding memorial services will be offered via the LAFD News &
Information blog, that can be accessed anytime via LAFD.ORG
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
Prayers for all involved.
Thanks BK
Prayers.
Explosion With Firefighter Fatality
8800 S. Sepulveda Bl.
Playa Del Rey
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
TIME: 2:20 PM
INCIDENT #: 0692
On Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 1:57 PM, 15 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 5 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 6 Arson Units, 1 Urban Search and Rescue Unit, 1 Rehab Unit, 2 Helicopters, 3 EMS Battalion Captains, 3 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, 1 Command Post vehicle, Emergency Lighting, and a variety of other support staff, all under the direction of Deputy Chief Mario Rueda responded to an Explosion at 8800 S. Sepulveda Bl. in Playa Del Rey.
It is with great sadness that the men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department share word of one, City of Los Angeles Firefighter dying today in the line of duty.
Firefighters were summoned to investigate smoke in the 8800 block of South Sepulveda Boulevard in the Westchester area of Los Angeles - not far from Los Angeles International Airport.
As firefighters arrived, they discovered a manhole cover blown loose from an underground electrical vault. The area was cordoned off, restricting civilian access to protect the lives of bystanders should another blast occur. Approximately 15 minutes after arrival, another manhole blast occurred , creating additional concerns from the incident commander.
At approximately 2:20 PM, additional Firefighters were dispatched to an office building several hundred feet down the street on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, Firefighters entered the building to investigate the source of the smoke. While attempting to enter a locked utility room, an major explosion occurred, causing severe injuries to two male Firefighters and minor injuries to one civilian An immediate request was made for two air ambulance’s to transport the critically injured Firefighters to local hospitals.
Firefighter Brent A. Lovrien, age 35, a 10 year veteran of the LAFD assigned to the ‘A’ Platoon at Fire Station 95 since October 2005, died shortly after arrival at the Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center, Marina Campus. Engineer Anthony J. Guzman, age 48, an 18 year veteran of the LAFD assigned to the ‘A’ Platoon at Fire Station 95 since February 2002, suffered multiple fractures and facial trauma. He was transported to the UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, where he remains in serious but stable condition following surgery.
Preliminary reports indicate the two incidents were related. The civilian was treated at the scene and released. As dictated by Fire Department policy, a formal and detailed multi-agency investigation is underway to determine the exact nature of the explosion, as well as the precise cause and manner of the Firefighters death. The dollar loss is still being tabulated.
Ron Myers
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
E.P.I. Center
Los Angeles Fire Department
200 North Main Street, Room OCD-E423
Los Angeles, CA 90012 USA
One of the FFs was blown through this wall. There was a whole bunch of finger pointing between DWP and LAFD on this one.
Wasn’t my guy. Thanks for the info. Prayers for the firefighters, the station and the families of the affected men.
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