A Los Angeles County Firefighter was killed in the Line of Duty while operating in a Rancho Palos Verdes dwelling fire early this morning.
The fire broke out around 0220 hours at a home in the 30700 block of Tarapaca Road.
The Firefighter was injured while operating interior when conditions rapidly changed. He was removed and taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in critical condition and subsequently died.
The Firefighter leaves behind two young son, his wife among family and friends.
Much more to follow.