Nine Los Angeles firefighters were injured following a CNG explosion in Wilmington. The incident has drawn widespread attention and support from various quarters, including local and national firefighting units, as well as political figures. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) confirmed that all nine firefighters are currently off duty due to their injuries, with two remaining in the hospital. One of the hospitalized firefighters is in critical condition in the LA General Hospital Burn Center ICU. There has been an outpouring of prayers and well-wishes for the swift recovery of the injured firefighters.
Member Health Update: All nine firefighters are off duty due to their injuries. Currently, two firefighters remain admitted to the hospital. One of them has been stabilized in the LA General Hospital Burn Center ICU, but remains in critical condition. The other is admitted for… https://t.co/dhYKi3QxoQ
Please join me in praying for the speedy recovery of an @LAPDHQ officer who was shot and injured this morning while responding to a call. We’re all indebted to our heroic law enforcement officers who risk their lives every single day to keep our communities safe. God bless our…
On behalf of the Fire Commissioner and the Boston Fire Department our thoughts and prayers are with the 9 Los Angeles Firefighters who were injured when a CNG exploded. https://t.co/twNp2BoBPB
.@LASDHQ sends their prayers and support to the firefighters of the @LAFDtalk who were injured this morning in a natural gas explosion in Wilmington. We hope for a speedy recovery to those who were injured. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/TywHMz7rc3
Wishing a full and speedy recovery to the @LAFD firefighters injured in the truck explosion today. They answer the call of duty without hesitation. Today and every day. For that, our communities are endlessly grateful.
Thinking of our brave @LAFD firefighters and praying for the swift recovery of those injured. https://t.co/Z51Lw84dN8