8 Orange County firefighters injured in rollover crash on SR 241 after swerving to avoid ladder.

Eight firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority were injured in a rollover crash on California State Route 241 near Portola Hills while returning from a 12-hour shift fighting the Airport Fire. The incident occurred when the truck swerved to avoid a ladder in the road, striking a guard rail and overturning. Six firefighters sustained severe injuries, and all involved are receiving critical incident stress debriefing.

September 20, 2024
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