All articles tagged with #firefighter injury
A fire broke out at a Studio City home reportedly belonging to actress Cara Delevingne, resulting in two injuries, including one to a firefighter. The 6,650 square foot home suffered significant damage, with the cause of the fire remaining under investigation by the Los Angeles Fire Department. Delevingne was not present at the time of the incident, and one occupant sustained minor injuries from smoke inhalation.
A woman suffered a life-threatening head injury in a seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 93 in Manchester, with icy road conditions contributing to the accidents. A firefighter responding to the scene was injured when a pickup truck lost control and crashed through the emergency area, hitting a fire engine and two vehicles. The firefighter suffered hip and knee injuries but was treated and released. The crash led to the closure of all northbound lanes of I-93, adding to the challenges faced by commuters dealing with icy roads.
A house fire in Rockville, Montgomery County, was caused by a plastic bag full of discarded fireworks, resulting in $1.25 million in damage and displacing a family. The fireworks, purchased outside the county, ignited and spread to nearby shrubbery and the house. One firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the fire did not affect neighboring homes. Possessing, selling, burning, or exploding fireworks is illegal in Montgomery County.
A Phoenix firetruck crashed into a structure at 70th Avenue and Indian School Road, injuring a firefighter. Four people, including the firefighter, were taken to the hospital. A separate vehicle collision occurred nearby, but there were no serious injuries. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and an investigation is underway.