Train Rips Hose out of Los Angeles County Firefighter's Hands

    April 21, 2025
    The firefighter suffered moderate injuries battling the fire in Pico Rivera.

    A Los Angeles County firefighter was injured when a train ran over a hose, knocking it from his hands.

    The firefighter, who suffered moderate injuries, was transported to a hospital for treatment.

    Crews were fighting a storage unit fire near the tracks in Pico Rivera, KTLA reported.

     

     

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