Two Tulare County firefighters were hurt, one seriously, when the driver of a pickup truck ran into them at the scene of a vehicle fire and then sped off. Here are excerpts ftom a story by Mark Grossi at Fresno Bee:
Authorities suspect the pickup occupants set the fire and were fleeing.
Firefighter Pat Hines was thrown 50 feet, breaking ribs and a leg. He also has internal injuries. He was taken to Community Regional Medical Center, where he was listed in serious but stable condition.
The other firefighter, Capt. Gary Gregory, had bruises and cuts, but was not seriously injured, officials said. He was treated at Tulare District Hospital and released.
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