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SILVER LAKE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Four LAFD firefighters were injured Wednesday morning after a fire erupted at a home in Silver Lake, officials said.
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Firefighters responded at 10:48 a.m. to a home in the 2600 block of North Lakewood Avenue, just north of the Silver Lake Reservoir, after an air conditioning technician was unable to contain a Freon leak and requested assistance, Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief Nick Pellegrini said.
According to Pellegrini, one firefighter was in the basement assisting with the incident when an explosion occurred.
“When the engine company responded, we had one member in the basement trying to assist and an explosion occurred. So we had a small explosion and the one member that was in the basement was slightly disorientated,” Pellegrini said. “The other crew was still in the living area of the home and from there the crews left the structure at that point.”
The four firefighters were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
“Injuries range from burns, concussion-type injuries from the explosions, and respiratory issues. We don’t know the severity of the injuries,” Pellegrini said. “The homeowner and the tech were evaluated but refused any sort of transportation or anything.”
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Fire department arson investigators responded to the scene and are investigating what caused the explosion.
Pellegrini said there was no noticeable damage to the home.
Two of the injured firefighters have since been released from the hospital, according to LAFD Capt. Branden Silverman. Two others remained hospitalized Wednesday afternoon.
Silverman described the incident as a flash fire that occurred while firefighters were investigating the refrigerant leak. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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