[californiadisasters] 3 FF's Struck By Lightning Battling Fire On The LPF

Three firefighters struck by lightning while battling fire in Los Padres National Forest

Posted: Sep 13, 2011 5:11 PM by Courtney Meznarich
Updated: Sep 13, 2011 5:11 PM

Three firefighters were air lifted to area hospitals after being struck by lightning in the Los Padres National Forest Tuesday afternoon.

A U.S. Forest Service spokesperson says it was first reported the firefighters were in stable condition. They were battling a fire known as the Frazier One incident in Kern and Ventura Counties, accessible only by air.

A spokesperson says the firefighters were air lifted out of the forest to the nearby Ozena Fire Station off Highway 33, treated, then air lifted to the nearest hospital.

Santa Barbara County Fire crews assisted with the incident.

Stay with KSBY.com for the latest on this developing story.

Source: http://www.ksby.com/news/three-firefighters-struck-by-lightning-while-battling-fire-in-los-padres-national-forest/

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