Los Angeles County Firefighter Killed in Apparent Vehicle Explosion

Firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department respond to an emergency in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 6, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

LITTLEROCK, Calif.—A Los Angeles County firefighter was killed Friday when part of a burning front-loader exploded at a Littlerock quarry.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department did not immediately provide details of the blast, which occurred in the 7300 block of Pearblossom Highway in the community southeast of Palmdale.