Firefighter injured in LA homeless encampment explosion.

Los Angeles firefighter injured in explosion

• A Los Angeles firefighter was injured while battling a blaze near a homeless encampment on Monday.
• The LAFD's alert states that the firefighter was hurt as he approached the flames, which then turned into an explosion.
• The firefighter was transported to a hospital via air ambulance and is in serious but stable condition.
• Around 80 firefighters brought the half-acre grass fire under control in 30 minutes, and no other injuries were reported.
• The cause of the fire is under investigation, and news helicopters have been asked to maintain distance to allow for drone use in the ongoing investigation.