3 firefighters, 1 civilian hospitalized after car fire spreads to nearby homes in Orange

ORANGE, Calif. (KABC) -- Three firefighters and a civilian were hospitalized in unknown condition on Friday afternoon after a car fire erupted in Orange and spread to two nearby homes, authorities said.

The blaze erupted about 12:40 p.m. in the 200 block of South Earlham Street, according to the Orange Fire Department. Firefighters arrived to find downed power lines at the scene.
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Three firefighters suffered electric shocks while battling the flames and were transported to a medical center, officials said.

A civilian was also hurt inside the home and was hospitalized. The nature of that person's injuries was unknown.
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The cause of the incident is under investigation.