Firefighter Killed in Explosion at Palmdale Quarry: Tragic Loss in Line of Duty
Palmdale, California – A tragic incident unfolded at a quarry near Palmdale on Friday, claiming the life of Los Angeles County firefighter Andrew Pontious in a devastating explosion while battling a fire. The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed the heartbreaking loss, with another firefighter injured in the blast and receiving treatment at a nearby hospital. The cause of the fire and the nature of the explosion remain under investigation by the Los Angeles County …