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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 Rick Magann on March 27, 2008 at 12:19am
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On behalf of the Chase City (VA) Volunteer Fire Department I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the LAFD and the family of our fallen brother. We also ask for God's Comfort and Peace to be with ALL who are affected by this tragedy. + GOD BLESS YOU, ALL.
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Comment by Bean on March 27, 2008 at 12:13am
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It is with great saddness that yet another one of our family has fallen. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost so much. My peace and God be with each and everyone involved.
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Comment by Fireman 1819 on March 27, 2008 at 12:00am
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my prayers are with the familys of this fallen brother and to the other firefighter in the hospital god bless both families and the LAFD
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Comment by Josh DeFlorian on March 26, 2008 at 11:41pm
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My condolences to LAFD as well as to the familes of these 2 firefihgters
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Comment by Leo Cartwright on March 26, 2008 at 11:25pm
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May I extend my condolences to the family of a fallen firefighter, may he rest in peace and forever be in our prayers. My thoughts and prayers also go to the family of the injured firefighter for his full recovery. May god be with all of you!
Leo and Australian Emergency Workers.
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Comment by Bobby Baitinger on March 26, 2008 at 11:15pm
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My condolences to the LAFD and the family of the fallen brother also to the injured brother. You are all in my prayers
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Comment by FireCat on March 26, 2008 at 11:08pm
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I extend my condolences to LAFD and the family of the fallen firefighter, may he rest in peace. I share your pain and my heart goes out to all of you. I would also like to send my prayers to the family of the injured firefighter for his full recovery. May god be with all of you!
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Comment by Anthony L Walker Jr on March 26, 2008 at 10:48pm
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My condolences to the City of Los Angeles Fire Department and to the family of my fallen brother. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during their time of mourning.
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