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LA Firefighter Severely Injured in Homeless Camp Explosion

A firefighter's ear was reattached after a suspicious blast during a brush fire in Los Angeles.

  • The explosion occurred while firefighters battled a blaze at a homeless encampment in Encino.
  • One firefighter's ear was nearly severed but successfully reattached at a hospital.
  • Ten other firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated on site.
  • The cause of the explosion is under investigation, with officials calling it a 'suspicious device.'
  • No criminal activity is suspected at this time, according to LAPD.
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