Two Firefighters Injured While Battling Apartment Complex In Azusa
AZUSA (CBSLA/CNS) - Two firefighters sustained injuries today while battling a fire at a two-story apartment complex in Azusa.
According to a Los Angeles County Fire Department. firefighters were dispatched at 7:34 a.m. to the 1100 block of West Calle De Las Estrellas. Through a coordinated effort, 27 firefighters worked to get the blaze out at 8:21 a.m.
A firefighter suffered non-life-threatening burn injuries and was rushed to a local burn center for further evaluation, the department reported.
Another firefighter suffered minor injuries to his lower body and was taken to an area hospital.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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