Two LAFD Firefighters Sustain Minor Injuries in Vehicle Accident While Responding to Structure Fire
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Photo Credits:
Captain Branden Silverman
LOS ANGELES-
The Los Angeles Fire Department is reporting that two of its firefighters sustained minor injuries today when their apparatus was involved in a vehicle accident while responding to a structure fire.
Both firefighters were transported to a local hospital and are being evaluated by medical personnel. No members of the public were injured in the accident. The identities of the injured firefighters are being withheld pending notification of their families.
The Department asks that the media and the public respect the privacy of the members and their families at this time. The Los Angeles Fire Department will provide further updates as additional information becomes available. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the accident
