Equipment & Supplies

5 injured in food truck explosion in Whittier, California

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July 22, 2024

A food truck explosion in Whittier, California injured five people, with two in critical condition. There was no fire on the scene when first responders arrived, and authorities suspect the explosion was caused by a propane tank, according to a report by Los Angeles Times.

The food truck's name was not identified. The National Fire Protection Association says that 68% of food truck fires are caused by propane tank leaks or structural issues.

There are currently more than 2,700 food trucks and trailers in Los Angeles county, Matt Geller, head of the Southern California Mobile Food Vendors Association, said in the report. The food truck that exploded was not a member of the association.