2 L.A. Sheriff’s Deputies injured in accidental fire during training.
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
2:45 PM – Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Breaking News: Two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies rushed to hospital after fire erupts during training session near Los Angeles
Earlier reports indicated four injured deputies, but city officials clarified that only two were involved.
Deputy David Yoo, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, stated that details about the severity of the injuries are still unknown.
Nicole Nishida, department spokeswoman, confirmed that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident at the training facility.
“We’re still trying to determine that. We know for sure there was a fire,” she said.
Firefighters were captured on camera extinguishing a blazing truck trailer from a KTLA chopper above the area.
Fred Fielding, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, reported that firefighters were called to the law enforcement training center, located near a county jail, at approximately 9:41 a.m.
The injured deputies had already been transported to the hospital by the time firefighters arrived, which was around 11 minutes after the fire started.
“We need to know why it happened and get to the bottom of it so we can prevent it from happening again,” said Sheriff Robert Luna during a news conference at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
The identities of the deputies have not been disclosed to the press. One deputy has served for 21 years, while the other has served for 17 years, according to Luna.
Castaic, located approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles, is the site of the incident.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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What steps are being taken to determine the cause of the fire at the training facility?
Breaking News: Two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies Injured in Training Session Fire
In a shocking turn of events, two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were rushed to the hospital after a fire erupted during a training session near Los Angeles. Earlier reports had indicated that four deputies were injured, but city officials later clarified that only two were involved.
According to Deputy David Yoo, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, the severity of the injuries is still unknown. The incident occurred at a training facility, and investigations are currently underway to determine the cause of the fire, as confirmed by Nicole Nishida, department spokeswoman.
“We’re still trying to determine that. We know for sure there was a fire,” said Nishida.
Firefighters were captured on camera extinguishing the blazing truck trailer from a KTLA chopper above. Fred Fielding, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, reported that firefighters were called to the law enforcement training center, located near a county jail, at approximately 9:41 a.m.
By the time firefighters arrived, around 11 minutes after the fire started, the injured deputies had already been transported to the hospital. Sheriff Robert Luna spoke during a news conference at the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, emphasizing the need to investigate the incident thoroughly in order to prevent similar accidents in the future.
“We need to know why it happened and get to the bottom of it so we can prevent it from happening again,” said Sheriff Luna.
The identities of the injured deputies have not been disclosed to the press. One deputy has served for 21 years, while the other has served for 17 years, according to Sheriff Luna. Castaic, which is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles, is the site of the incident.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay informed and check back for the latest updates on this incident.
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