Three members of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department were seriously injured in a vehicle crash while on their way to assist in hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina.
Incident Overview
The accident occurred early Sunday in East Texas as a battalion chief and two captains were traveling in a department vehicle towards a hurricane relief mission.
Injuries and Response
The firefighters were transported to a Shreveport hospital by helicopter, with their conditions varying from moderate to critical.
Deployment Purpose
The firefighters are part of Urban Search & Rescue California Task Force 8, which left San Diego to provide assistance during the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Community Support
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria expressed support for the injured firefighters, reminding the community of the sacrifices first responders make.
Future Plans
Fire Chief Robert Logan and city representatives plan to travel to Louisiana to support the injured individuals, while the remaining team members assess their deployment status.
