Fatal Fire Incident Due to Inadequate Fire Safety Measures in Landscaping

On July 22, 2023, a fatal fire incident occurred at a landscaping maintenance site in Los Angeles, California, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old worker, Sarah Lopez. Lopez was operating a gas-powered leaf blower when a spark from the engine ignited nearby dry grass and debris, leading to a rapidly spreading fire. Despite attempts to control the blaze, Lopez was unable to escape the fire's path and suffered fatal burn injuries. The investigation revealed that the landscaping crew was not equipped with adequate fire safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, […]