A Los Angeles firefighter lost his ear in a ‘suspicious’ blast at a homeless camp in the Sepulveda Basin nature preserve in Encino. The incident occurred as 200 firefighters were responding to a blaze that broke out in a tent city. The firefighter, who remains unidentified, was among the first responders and suffered head trauma from the explosion of unknown origin.
The intense flames and triple-digit temperatures made the situation even more challenging for the firefighters battling the blaze. The explosion sent the injured firefighter to the ground, resulting in the loss of his ear.
This shocking incident highlights the dangers faced by firefighters in their line of duty, especially when responding to emergencies in homeless encampments. The investigation into the explosion is ongoing, as authorities work to determine the cause of the blast.
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