The firefighter had been airlifted to Northridge Hospital after his ear was “nearly completely severed” but a doctor was able to reattach it, said Erik Scott, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department. The firefighter will require extensive follow-up care but was released to friends and family, Scott said. The explosion was caused by a propane tank, said Los Angeles Police Officer Kevin Terzes. Crews are also working closely with the Los Angeles Police Department and their bomb squad due to “finding several suspicious objects.”No civilians were injured in the fire or blast. “We’re used to explosions in structure or garage fires or ammunition going off but not typically at a brush fire.”©2024 Los Angeles Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 26, 2024 12:32 UTC