Lemon 1978

On August 23, 1978, five California Department of Forestry firefighters were burned during control actions on the Lemon Fire. Of the burn injuries, one was "serious," one was "moderate," and three were "minor." The injured were part of a ten-engine task force. Several spot fires blew up, generating a small firestorm in the immediate vicinity of these firefighters' engine. Radiant heat was very intense, causing the burns. Following the injuries, the men were evacuated from the fire area and transported to local hospitals. One injured fireman was admitted to the Sherman Oaks Burn Center. One of the other burned firefighters was examined by that facility and released. At a later time, an additional fireman was treated at the Center on an out-patient basis.

Entrapment, Equipment, Engines