Comments on: Explosion Near LAX Injures Firefighters

By: Firefighter Dies In The Line of Duty | Los Angeles Metblogs

Firefighter Dies In The Line of Duty | Los Angeles Metblogs — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:21:11 +0000

[...] email from Brian Humphrey via the LA Fire Department blog that one the firefighters wounded in the earlier explosion near LAX has died. I know I speak for all of us at Metroblogging LA that we are very saddened and sorry to [...]

By: benh57

benh57 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:32:38 +0000

Very similar incident happened in January with LAFD…

http://lafd.blogspot.com/2008/01/explosion-beneath-patrol-car-injures.html

First manhole smokes, pressure builds up, then first responders get hurt when additional manholes blow.

After this time, i think LAFD may learn to avoid manholes when responding to manhole incidents.

By: lafd

lafd — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:24:07 +0000

I’m out of town for a few days, but closely monitoring this situation. My colleague Ron Myers will provide additional information as soon as possible. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Please keep an eye on the LAFD News & Information blog.

Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department

By: jozjozjoz

jozjozjoz — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:34:42 +0000

I’ve been hearing sirens going that general direction for an hour.

Hoping people stay safe.