Firefighter Injured in Wilmington Explosion Released from Hospital, Resting at Home

Los Angeles, California – A firefighter injured in the explosion in Wilmington has finally returned home after being discharged from the hospital. Daniel Goen, one of the nine firefighters injured in the incident, was released from the Los Angeles General Medical Center after receiving treatment for his injuries for over a week. Goen was among … Read more

Los Angeles Firefighter Successfully Extubated After Wilmington Explosion, Begins Lengthy Recovery

Los Angeles, California – The Los Angeles Fire Department has reported that one of the firefighters injured in the recent explosion in Wilmington has successfully been removed from a ventilator, a promising sign for the lengthy road to recovery ahead. The firefighter is said to be awake, alert, and talking, according to a tweet from … Read more

Explosion Caught on Camera: LAFD Firefighters Injured in Wilmington Natural Gas Incident

LOS ANGELES, California – Two Los Angeles firefighters are in critical condition after being injured in a compressed natural gas truck explosion in Wilmington. The incident occurred on Thursday morning as the firefighters were putting out the fire on North Alameda Street. One firefighter, a 37-year-old veteran, was airlifted to a burn center for specialty … Read more

Explosion Wreaks Havoc on Wilmington Area, Injuring Multiple Firefighters

WILMINGTON, California – Investigators are working to determine the cause of an explosion in a compressed natural gas tank that left nine firefighters injured in Wilmington. The incident occurred on Thursday just before 7 a.m. when a truck driver noticed something was wrong with the vehicle and called 911. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported … Read more