Alleged trespasser critical after electric shock atop generator on Northridge Hospital property

RESEDA, Calif. (KABC) -- An apparent trespasser was in critical condition after being shocked by an electric vault on the property of Northridge Hospital Medical Center, officials said.

The Los Angeles Fire Department stated they received a report of the incident around 4:50 p.m. Sunday, when they learned an approximately 30-year-old man came into contact with the vault atop a generator at Dignity Health-Northridge Hospital Medical Center, at 18300 Roscoe Blvd in Reseda.

The man sustained significant burn injuries on more than half of his body and was hospitalized in critical condition, according to the department. His identity was not released.

City News Service contributed to this report.