NC FF’s critical after explosion

[Capttomo]

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All, Several Firefighters have been seriously injured/burned following an on scene explosion in La Grange, North Carolina (Lenoir County SE of Raleigh). Initial reports are that 2 Firefighters are in critical condition in a trauma center in Greenville, N.C.. The explosion occurred around 1530 hours when companies were on scene of brush/hay bales on fire - when the fire spread to some kind of container storing explosives and/or fireworks, which apparently detonated. Following the explosion, command requested two aeromedical helicopters who transported the critically injured members to ECU Health Medical Center. Also requested were multiple EMS units-all injuries were reported to involve burns and shrapnel trauma. In addition to those flown out, at least 3 were transported by ground. Much more to follow. KTIYP's. Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On. BillyG The Secret List 6/10/2022-1837 Hours www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com​

 

[Capttomo]

Prayers for a full and speedy recovery for these members

 

[mack]

Multiple firefighters, 1 civilian injured after commercial-grade​

fireworks explode during brushfire in Lenoir County​

June 10, 2022 7:53 p.m. EDT



LA GRANGE, N.C. — Multiple firefighters and one civilian were injured Monday during a response to a brush fire in La Grange.

Authorities said at approximately 3:15 p.m. Monday afternoon, La Grange Volunteer Fire Department, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, and the North Carolina Forest Service were dispatched to 4871 Bulltown Road in La Grange, NC for a reported brush fire approaching a structure.

Crews were alerted by the Lenoir County 911 Center that the structure contained commercial-grade fireworks.

Shortly after arrival, authorities said fireworks detonated causing several injuries and damage to fire department equipment.

Three firefighters were transported to ECU Health Trauma Center in Greenville, NC to be treated for their injuries - one patient by Eastcare Helicopter and two patients by Lenoir County Emergency Services ambulance.

One La Grange Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter is in critical condition. In addition, one civilian who represented the property was also critically injured during the explosion and transported from the scene.

Multiple Lenoir County and Wayne County fire departments were on scene.

The fire is under control, crews continued working into the evening to fully extinguish hotspots.
WRAL News is working to get more information.

Multiple firefighters, 1 civilian injured after commercial-grade fireworks explode during brushfire in Lenoir County :: WRAL.com

Multiple firefighters and one civilian were injured Monday during a response to a brush fire in La Grange.

www.wral.com

 

[mack]

The severely injured civilian died from his injuries from the explosion.