Los Angeles County firefighter killed in explosion
A procession was held Friday night for a Los Angeles County firefighter who was killed in a vehicle explosion while battling a fire near Palmdale. The firefighter killed was identified as Andrew Pontious, 52, from Upland. He was a 19-year veteran of the department. He was assigned to a four-person engine and worked in the Palmdale area. “He was a wonderful man,” said Anthony Marrone, L.A. County Fire Department Chief. “He was married, he’s a father and it’s just such a tragedy.” The explosion happened at a cement quarry near the 6500 block of East Avenue T in Littlerock at around 2.p.m.. KTLA's Rick Chambers reports on June 14, 2024. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/firefighter-killed-in-explosion-in-palmdale/
