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FD: Four Peoria firefighters injured in Surprise city hazmat explosion

Posted at 9:39 PM, Apr 19, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-20 00:58:10-04

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.

Our reporter says, he was sitting upright and appeared to be alert and conscious.

Road closures are in place along Grand Avenue, according to ADOT.