An explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Biscailuz Training Center resulted in at least three deputy fatalities. The incident occurred just before 7:30 a.m. during an operation involving the bomb squad, which was moving explosives. The cause of the blast remains unclear as authorities investigate. In response to the explosion, the LAPD's bomb squad secured the scene, and the area was evacuated. A large tarp was placed over the blast site, and nearby vehicles sustained damage from the explosion.
At least three deputies were killed Friday in an explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Biscailuz Training Center, according to law enforcement sources.
The blast occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the center on Eastern Avenue, which is home to the Sheriff's special enforcement bureau and the arson explosive detail, including the bomb squad.
Sources told The Times that a bomb squad was moving some explosives when the blast occurred.
About 25 yards away from the facility, the windows of a SUV cruiser were blown out by the explosion.
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