18.07.2025 19:13

A devastating explosion rocked a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility on Friday, tragically claiming the lives of at least three deputies. The incident, described as a "critical workplace incident" by the Sheriff's Department, unfolded shortly after 10:30 a.m. EDT, leaving the area an active crime scene and prompting a swift response from state and federal agencies.

The investigation into the cause of the explosion is underway, involving both the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Preliminary reports from KTLA 5, suggesting the incident may have been accidental, showed images of a damaged sheriff's vehicle—its windshield shattered—and a backpack lying near explosives trucks in the parking lot. According to the Los Angeles Times, the explosion occurred while the bomb squad was in the process of moving explosives. The training center houses the sheriff's special enforcement bureau and the arson and explosives detail, which includes the bomb squad.

Adding to the gravity of the situation, California Governor Gavin Newsom was immediately apprised of the event and pledged the state's full support to the Sheriff's Department in their response and investigation. The loss of life is a significant blow to the department and the community. Further details are still emerging as investigations continue. This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.