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Electric Shock

Firefighters rescue tree trimmer shocked by wires in Westwood

  • Feb 9, 2025

Researchers hope to rescue CA coast by zapping sand with electricity

  • Oct 31, 2024

Woman files lawsuit after husband dies from electrocution in hot tub

  • Jun 21, 2024

2 American tourists electrocuted in Mexican resort hot tub, 1 killed

  • Jun 13, 2024

Training shows LAFD how to stay safe in electric-vehicle emergency

  • Feb 17, 2023

Video: 20-year-old rescues man who fell onto electrified rail

  • Jun 9, 2022

3 firefighters, 1 civilian hurt after car fire spreads to homes in OC

  • Apr 30, 2021

Petco removes shock collars from stores

  • Oct 7, 2020

Latest Videos

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1 dead after being electrocuted in Malibu tree-trimming accident: LASD

  • May 18, 2025
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Alleged trespasser critical after electric shock atop generator on Northridge Hospital property

  • Mar 10, 2025
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Firefighters rescue tree trimmer shocked by electrical wires, found dangling in midair in Westwood

  • Feb 9, 2025
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American killed, another injured after being electrocuted in Mexico hot tub incident

  • Jun 13, 2024
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Electric vehicles: LA first responders learn how to protect themselves in EV emergency

  • Feb 17, 2023
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3 firefighters, 1 civilian hospitalized after car fire spreads to nearby homes in Orange

  • Apr 30, 2021
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Palmdale residents warned not to touch light poles due to wiring issues

  • Feb 1, 2019
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  • Jan 22, 2019

Latest Stories

'Outlet challenge' could cause fire or serious injury, fire investigators warn

The so-called "outlet challenge" involves partially plugging a phone charger into an outlet and then touching a penny to the exposed prongs, Massachusetts' fire marshal said.

  • Jan 22, 2020

Miracle man: Man clinically dead for 20 minutes brought back to life

Despite a full 20 minutes with no pulse, a team of doctors and nurses brought the man back to life using electric shock to bring his heart back into a normal rhythm.

  • Jun 26, 2019

Palmdale residents warned not to touch light poles due to possible wiring issues

City officials in Palmdale are warning residents to stay away from light poles until they can fix some possible wiring issues.

  • Feb 1, 2019

Man found dead of apparent electric burns near open electric vault in Westlake district

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead from apparent electrical burns near an open electrical vault in the Westlake district.

  • Jan 22, 2019

2 hospitalized in critical condition after suffering electric shock at Irwindale Speedway

Two people were transported to hospitals in critical condition after suffering electrical shock at the Irwindale Speedway.

  • Sep 9, 2018