Four firefighters have been rushed to the hospital following an explosion at an APS facility in Surprise on Friday night.
According to Peoria fire officials, multiple fire agencies were investigating a battery fire near Grand Avenue and Deer Valley Road at an APS substation when an explosion occurred, injuring four members of the Peoria Fire Department. Three of the firefighters were taken to the Maricopa County hospital in serious condition, and a fourth was taken to another area hospital in stable condition.
Third man just arrived via ambulance.
Our reporter says, he was sitting upright and appeared to be alert and conscious.
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Road closures are in place along Grand Avenue, according to ADOT.
US 60 eastbound near milepost 135 (W Deer Valley Rd): Lanes closed due to fire. #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/TfKyT3ifkI
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) April 20, 2019
Traffic severely backed up along the 60 west of the Loop 303 as we head toward fire scene with possible firefighter injuries.
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