[03-13-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Firefighter Struck by Car While on Duty in Tarzana

A firefighter got struck by a car during an emergency response in Tarzana early Monday morning, March 13, 2023.

The Los Angeles Fire Department was putting out a fire at 19337 Ventura Blvd. around 4:50 a.m. when a car drove by LAFD’s supply line, knocking a firefighter to the ground.

The firefighter sustained minor injuries and was immediately transported to a hospital. LAFD advised the public to avoid crossing a fire department hose line.

LAFD crews closed off the eastbound 101 Freeway exit at Tampa Avenue and a portion of Ventura Boulevard while they continued the investigation into what caused the fire.

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