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Los Angeles City Firefighter Killed, Second Critical in Explosion
The firefighters were called to Sepulveda and La Tijera boulevards at 1:57 p.m. after a report of smoke from a possible fire. Once they arrived, there was a larger explosion, and they were hit by the manhole covers, said Ron Myers, spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department. Firefighters called in a rescue helicopter to fly the injured individuals to a nearby hospital, Myers said.
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LOS ANGELES CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
IIt 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.
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 Airport.
At approximately 2:20 PM, an explosion occurred at a nearby building, causing injury to two male Firefighters and one civilian.
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.
Preliminary reports indicate 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 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 this blog, and can be accessed anytime via LAFD.ORG
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Comment by Joseph Gardner on March 28, 2008 at 9:10am
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My prayers to the family of our fallen brother and his injuried partner. May the peace of God our father be with the families in this time of sarrow and mourning.
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Comment by Mike Evinger on March 28, 2008 at 12:08am
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I want to extend my deep condolences to the family of our fallen brother and may he rest in peace, and prayers go out to our brother that was injuried and may he have a fast and full recovery. Prayers go out to the men and women of the LAFD, and God Bless to all.
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Comment by Cliff (a.k.a.Chiefiredog) on March 27, 2008 at 10:45pm
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My prayers are with the families of this fallen brother and to the firefighter that is in the hospital. I am also sending my sincere heartfelt sympathy to the LAFD and all those who know these two dedicated firefighters. I can imagine that there is a Firefighter reunion taking place in Heaven to welcome home this fallen Hero. May God Bless these families during this period of grief,sorrow and concern for their family members.
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Comment by gary doyle jr on March 27, 2008 at 9:56pm
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my hart go's out to the famly andfrend's
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Comment by Karen McElroy on March 27, 2008 at 8:55pm
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From all of us @Maud Fire Department, we would like to extend our condolences to the LAFD and the family of another fallen brother and hero. You are all in our prayers. May God comfort each and everyone of you.
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Comment by fdny2pa on March 27, 2008 at 8:10pm
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Rest Easy Brother. Condolences to the LAFD Brothers, the families involved and a speedy recovery to the Brother that is hospitalized. The thoughts and prayers of the FDNY are with all of you.
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Comment by Christopher on March 27, 2008 at 7:47pm
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To all our Brothers and Sisters in the LAFD. I'M sorry for your losse.
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Comment by Bernard Evans on March 27, 2008 at 7:36pm
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I and my fellow firefighters of the Union Township Fire Department extend our thoughts and prayers to all of you and the affected families in your time of need. Bless you all.
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Comment by Glenn Guidroz on March 27, 2008 at 6:33pm
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My condolences to the LAFD and the family of the fallen brother
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Comment by Ray Purcell on March 27, 2008 at 4:38pm
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Our hearts and prayers are with the family and his comrades at the LAFD. We all share in the loss of a brother.
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