Overview
- The crash occurred early Sunday morning on East Highway 20 near the Texas-Louisiana border.
- The injured firefighters, a battalion chief and two captains, were airlifted to a hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- Their conditions range from moderate to critical, with their identities yet to be released.
- The team was part of Urban Search & Rescue California Task Force 8, consisting of 48 members from multiple agencies.
- San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Fire Chief Robert Logan expressed full support for the injured firefighters, prioritizing their recovery.