Vigil honors Los Angeles County firefighter who died battling house fire

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (KABC) -- A candlelight vigil was held in San Clemente Monday evening to honor Los Angeles County firefighter Jonathan Flagler, who died last week battling a house fire in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Flagler, 47, had been a firefighter for 21 years - first serving 19 years with the city of Vernon and then moving to the county agency in October 2020.
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He is survived by his wife Jenny and two sons, ages 15 and 13.

During a press conference, officials said the fallen firefighter was pulled out from inside the burning home.

LA County firefighter dies after being pulled from burning house in Rancho Palos Verdes

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The vigil was one of several tributes for Flagler.

On Saturday, firefighters stood on top of their engines overlooking the 5 Freeway in his honor.



The firefighters' union has established a memorial fund to benefit the family.