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A Los Angeles County firefighter was killed and another was injured Friday after responding to a vehicle fire at a quarry in a desert community north of Los Angeles, authorities said. An explosion ...
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Below is a list of the deadliest firefighter disasters in the United States, in which more than five firefighters died. "Firefighter" is defined as a professional trained to fight fires. Hence the 1933 Griffith Park fire is excluded, as it killed 29 untrained civilians.
Firefighter Andrew Pontious was killed when a massive tire exploded. L.A. County Fire Department officials said they had no idea such an explosion was possible.
Barrett was killed in a vehicle accident whilst en route to a fire inspection. [16] Robert Bell: 29: Kent Fire and Rescue Service: W: 8 November 1974: Bell and another firefighter, David Holley, were investigating smoke in a building full of latex mattresses on HMS Pembroke in Chatham Dockyard. It was believed that a flashover occurred and ...
The Esperanza Fire was a large, wind-driven, arson-caused wildfire that started on October 26, 2006, in a river wash near Cabazon, California, United States, west of Palm Springs. By October 29, 2006, it had burned over 41,173 acres (166.62 km 2 ) (or 61 square miles (160 km 2 )) and was 85% contained.
The firefighter, who had an infant son, died in a hospital days after the accident, officials said. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
1 firefighter death, over 100 injuries: Factory [6] 14 February 1991: Culemborg fireworks disaster: Culemborg and Vianen: Netherlands: 2 deaths, dozens of injuries [7] Factory 7 March 1991: Bright Sparklers Fireworks disaster: Sungai Buloh: Malaysia: 26 deaths, 83 injuries: Factory 21 June 1991: Fireworks store explosion: Rio de Janeiro: Brazil ...