Deadly Blast At Los Angeles County Sheriff's Training Facility, 3 Killed

Los Angeles: A powerful explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility has claimed the lives of three people, according to sources. The sources claimed that while the exact cause of the explosion remains unclear, the incident has led to a panic-like situation in the city. 

According to reports, the explosion ripped through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Biscailuz Training Centre in East Los Angeles on Friday. The blast, which occurred around 7.30 am, has prompted the law enforcement agencies to launch an investigation into the matter. 

As per sources familiar with the matter, the explosion is being preliminarily investigated as a possible training accident. However, officials have yet to confirm the cause of the blast, and an investigation is currently underway. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to calls about a possible explosion, and aerial footage from KABC-TV shows the blast occurred in a parking lot filled with sheriff's patrol cars and box trucks.

The police are working to ascertain the exact cause of the explosion, with officials from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and other agencies on the scene. The reports stated that while the investigation is still in its early stages, concerns have been raised about the safety protocols in place at the training facility. The building, which is used for specialised law enforcement training, has been evacuated, and officials are investigating whether any hazardous materials were present at the time of the incident.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office has confirmed that he has been briefed on the matter, and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services is working closely with the Sheriff's Department to provide support. Attorney General Pam Bondi has also spoken to US Attorney Bill Essayli about the incident, expressing her condolences to the families of the sheriff's deputies killed.

The law enforcement agencies have launched a thorough investigation into the incident. Further details regarding the explosion are awaited.