Three Deputies Dead After Explosion at L.A. Sheriff’s Training Center

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Several lives were lost following a deadly explosion Friday morning at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility in East L.A. At least three deputies were confirmed dead after the blast at the Biscailuz Center around 7:30 a.m. Details remain limited, with sheriff’s officials only confirming that a “loud noise” was heard prior to the incident. The FBI’s Los Angeles office has confirmed it is responding to the scene as the investigation unfolds.

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The blast reportedly shattered multiple windows and occurred near a bomb squad vehicle. Initial indications are that this appears to be a terrible accident. 

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The facility is used for specialized law enforcement training, and investigators are working to determine whether explosives or hazardous materials were involved.