Ammunition
L.A. Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott said the heat of the fire set off the ammunition in one of the houses, leaving the impression that a gun was being fired
Atascadero firefighter battled the blaze from the exterior, including flames that spread to half an acre of vegetation
The fire caused ammunition stored inside the cruiser to explode, so students were moved into the middle school’s gymnasium as a precaution
Firefighters took defensive measures, attacking the two-alarm fire from the outside due to the threat from the ammunition in a gun safe
Chief Zach Muse said nine firefighters had to take cover for 30 minutes after an ammunition supply began exploding in a mobile home fire
When crews arrived, the garage was fully involved and a homeowner was trying to put out the blaze with a garden hose
The stray bullet hit firefighter Mase Mattingly’s mask, popped out and fell into his hands; he was uninjured
The firefighter, who was struck in the face with a bullet, received medical attention but is OK
One firefighter had minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for evaluation
Driving back and forth over the fire only set the van ablaze, which was packed with firearms ammunition and a full tank of fuel
Crews were still trying to determine the cause of the blaze, which killed a litter of kittens
A stray round struck Chief Johnny Maynard in the throat; his injuries are non-life threatening
One firefighter was treated for burns to his wrist
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