{"id":2177441,"date":"2024-02-15T17:16:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T22:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-semi-truck-explodes-injuring-9-los-angeles-firefighters\/"},"modified":"2024-02-15T17:18:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T22:18:49","slug":"watch-semi-truck-explodes-injuring-9-los-angeles-firefighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-semi-truck-explodes-injuring-9-los-angeles-firefighters\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: Semi Truck Blast Injures 9 LA Firefighters"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-semi-truck-explodes-injuring-9-los-angeles-firefighters%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2177441&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Multiple Los Angeles firefighters \u200cwere injured on Thursday morning while responding to a fire involving\u200b a pressurized cylinder on a semi truck that exploded as they worked to extinguish the \u200cflames.<\/p>\n<p>The explosion happened around \u20647 a.m. local time while fire crews were battling flames from one of the truck\u2019s\u200c two compressed 100-gallon natural \u200bgas tanks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe unique aspect of this vehicle is that it\u2019s\u2063 not run on \u200bdiesel or gasoline, but it is actually propelled with CNG, or compressed \u200dnatural gas,\u201d \u200bsaid LAFD Capt. Erik Scott. \u201cThe explosion was significant. The ball \u200bof flame was as high as these\u200c telephone poles, and it \u2064actually did explode one of the transformers nearby.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Video of the incident showed the powerful explosion shooting\u2064 up \u2064a quick fireball that quickly dissipated likely due to the\u2064 fuel source being natural gas.<\/p>\n<p>WATCH:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p>BREAKING: HAZMAT units dispatched to the site of a truck \u2064explosion that resulted in \u200dinjuries of multiple Los Angeles firefighters.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z0LtTBukXL\">pic.twitter.com\/z0LtTBukXL<\/a><br \/>\n\u2014 Insider\u200c Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheInsiderPaper\/status\/1758181985351029055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 15, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The Los Angeles Times reported that nine firefighters were taken to UCLA Medical Center with injuries from the explosion, \u200dincluding two who were in critical condition.<\/p>\n<p>The semi truck was completely obliterated from the explosion and\u200b the status of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-suv-plows-through-christmas-parade-at-least-30-injured\/\" title=\"Wisconsin: SUV Plows Through Christmas Parade, at Least 30 Injured\">driver remains unknown<\/a>. The explosion happened \u2062roughly 13 minutes after the call came in for emergency crews.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said that they were not sure about the circumstances that led to the incident.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe surrounding \u200bcircumstances \u200bthat led\u2063 up to this tragic\u2063 incident \u200bare still too new,\u201d \u2064Scott said.<\/p>\n<p>Video \u200ctaken from a helicopter of \u2064the aftermath showed debris scattered in\u2062 all directions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p>MULTIPLE FIREFIGHTERS BURNED IN TRUCK EXPLOSION. Initial \u2063reports indicate a commercial truck carrying cylinders was involved in a crash. \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3GDoy0uNNJ\">pic.twitter.com\/3GDoy0uNNJ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LAFD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LAFD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IAFFofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@IAFFofficial<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IAFC_SHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@IAFC_SHS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/firefighters?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#firefighters<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u200dFirefighterCloseCall (@TheSecretList) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheSecretList\/status\/1758165154888344035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 15, \u20632024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis is a difficult day in Los Angeles,\u201d Mayor Karen \u2062Bass said during a news conference at the hospital \u2063where the firefighters were being treated. \u201cI\u2019m here \u2062with a simple message to our firefighters in \u2064the building behind me and in\u200d fire stations across our city \u200bwatching the news this\u2063 morning unfold. The four million people of Los Angeles stand\u200d with you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Molly Deane, a trauma surgeon at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, said that it was a miracle that some of the\u200d firefighters were not \u201cmore severely injured\u201d from the explosion.  <\/p>\n<h2> How can the\u200c community show support for injured firefighters\u2063 and raise awareness about the\u2064 sacrifices they make in their service to the public<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Nown. The incident occurred in the Sun Valley neighborhood\u2063 of Los Angeles, and nearby residential areas \u200bwere temporarily evacuated as a precaution.<\/p>\n<p>The explosion serves as a reminder of the risks that firefighters \u200cface on \u200ba daily basis. Their brave and heroic efforts to protect lives and property often put them in harm&#8217;s way, as \u2063was evident in this unfortunate incident. Despite following proper safety protocols, these firefighters \u2062were still injured \u200bwhile carrying out their duties.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of the explosion is currently under\u200d investigation. Preliminary \u200breports suggest that the pressurized cylinder on the semi truck may have malfunctioned. The specific circumstances leading \u2064up to the\u2062 explosion, \u200chowever, are\u200c yet to be determined.<\/p>\n<p>The use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/proterra-bus-fire-prompts-california-agency-to-consider-shelving-electric-bus-fleet\/\" title=\"Proterra Bus Fire Prompts California Agency to Consider Shelving Electric Bus Fleet\">compressed natural gas<\/a> (CNG) in vehicles has gained popularity in recent years due to its efficiency \u2064and lower emissions. However, incidents like this\u2064 highlight the potential dangers associated \u200cwith handling pressurized containers. Safety measures and protocols must be continually reviewed and reinforced to minimize the risk \u200cof such explosions.<\/p>\n<p>In response to this incident, \u2063the \u200bLos Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) \u2062has emphasized\u200d the importance of ongoing \u2062training and equipment upgrades for firefighters. LAFD Captain Erik Scott stated that \u2062the department will closely evaluate their\u2064 procedures\u200c and protocols to ensure the safety of their personnel.<\/p>\n<p>The injured firefighters are receiving the best medical care available at UCLA Medical Center. The LAFD, along with the entire Los Angeles community, stands \u200bin solidarity\u200d with these\u2062 brave individuals, offering their support and prayers for a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Incidents like\u200d this raise awareness about \u2064the sacrifices\u2064 made by firefighters and the dangers they face while \u200dprotecting the public. It is crucial for citizens\u2064 to appreciate and acknowledge the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/small-town-police-chief-takes-matters-into-his-own-hands-after-young-girls-bike-disappears\/\" title=\"Small-town police chief takes action when young girl's bike goes missing\">invaluable \u2062services provided<\/a> by these men and \u200bwomen who put their lives on the line every day.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064conclusion, the explosion involving a pressurized cylinder on a semi truck in Los Angeles resulted in multiple firefighters being injured. \u200dThis unfortunate \u2062incident serves as\u200b a reminder\u200b of the risks faced by firefighters\u2064 in the \u200dline of duty. The cause of the explosion is currently being investigated, and the injured \u200bfirefighters are \u200creceiving medical care. The incident underscores the need \u2062for ongoing training and \u2062equipment upgrades \u200dto ensure firefighter safety. The \u2063community stands in solidarity with the injured firefighters and recognizes the sacrifices they\u200b make in their service to\u200c the\u200b public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Multiple Los Angeles firefighters were hurt when a pressurized cylinder on a semi truck exploded during their efforts to put out the fire. 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