On February 15th, a massive explosion occurred in Wilmington involving a pressurized cylinder on a semitruck. The blast happened six minutes after the firefighters arrived and resulted in seven firefighters being injured including two who were critically hurt.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to an explosion at Alameda Street and Denni Street after a possible vehicle fire. There are possibly four firefighters injured and three are in critical condition. All four were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The vehicle was fueled by two 100-gallon tanks containing compressed natural gas (CNG). Only one tank exploded after the other tank was being gassed off as a precaution. The charred wreckage of the burned semitruck, which had no trailer attached, can be seen in AIR7 HD footage.
On Thursday, February 15th, a massive explosion occurred in Wilmington involving a pressurized cylinder on a semitruck. The blast happened six minutes after the firefighters arrived and resulted in seven firefighters being injured including two who were critically hurt. Several of the firefighters were immediately rushed to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center for treatment, while others evaluated at the scene before they too were hospitalized.
The vehicle was fueled by two 100-gallon tanks containing compressed natural gas (CNG). Only one tank exploded after the other tank was being gassed off as a precaution. The charred wreckage of the burned semitruck, which had no trailer attached, can be seen in AIR7 HD footage.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to an explosion at Alameda Street and Denni Street after a possible vehicle fire. There are possibly four firefighters injured and three are in critical condition. All four were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
, Seven firefighters were injured including two who were hospitalized in critical condition.
One of the tanks exploded shooting flames 30 feet in the air as they attempted to extinguish the blaze
The blast knocked a neighborhood resident back several feet from where she was standing outside her home and injured her knees.
Accuracy
A compressed natural gas tank exploded on a big rig in Wilmington, Los Angeles.
Two of injured are in critical condition as we speak.
The blast occurred shortly before 7a.m at Alameda Street and North Henry Ford Avenue.
<br>One of the tanks exploded shooting flames 30 feet in the air as they attempted to extinguish the blaze
<br>Several firefighters were immediately rushed to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and others were initially evaluated at the scene before they too were hospitalized.
The vehicle was fueled by two 100-gallon tanks containing compressed natural gas. Only one of them exploded after the other tank was being 'gassed off' as a precaution.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that seven firefighters were injured when a CNG-powered truck exploded. However, it later becomes clear that only two of them are actually hospitalized with critical injuries while the others suffered minor burns and cuts. Secondly, the article states that there are two 100-gallon tanks on the vehicle but does not specify which one exploded or if both did. This creates ambiguity as to what caused the explosion and whether it was due to a faulty CNG tank or something else entirely.
The title implies that seven firefighters were injured when a CNG-powered truck exploded, but only two of them are actually hospitalized with critical injuries while the others suffered minor burns and cuts. This is an example of deceptive wording to make it seem like more people were hurt than was actually the case.
The article states that there are two 100-gallon tanks on the vehicle but does not specify which one exploded or if both did. This creates ambiguity as to what caused the explosion and whether it was due to a faulty CNG tank or something else entirely.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when Captain Erik Scott of the L.A. Fire Department is quoted as saying that there are two 100-gallon tanks on the vehicle and one exploded while firefighters were putting out a fire in it.
The natural gas, Scott said, was the truck's fuel,
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Tony Kurzweil has a financial interest in CNG-powered trucks as he is the CEO of Kinetic Energy Corporation which produces and sells these vehicles. This could compromise his ability to report on this topic objectively.
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Tony Kurzweil has a conflict of interest on the topic of CNG-powered trucks as he is an investor in companies that produce and promote this technology.
The truck did not have a trailer used to transport cargo attached at the time of the explosion.
One of the tanks exploded shooting flames 30 feet in the air as they attempted to extinguish the blaze.
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No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the headline implies that firefighters were injured due to a vehicle explosion when it was actually caused by an explosion on a semi-truck with pressurized natural gas tanks. Secondly, the sentence 'Two Los Angeles firefighters were critically injured and five others were hurt in an explosion early Thursday in Wilmington as they tried to extinguish a fire on a semi-truck with pressurized natural gas tanks' is misleading because it implies that the firefighters were trying to put out a vehicle fire when they got injured. Thirdly, the sentence 'The truck did not have a trailer used to transport cargo attached at the time of the explosion
The truck did not have a trailer used to transport cargo attached at the time of the explosion
Two Los Angeles firefighters were critically injured and five others were hurt in an explosion early Thursday in Wilmington as they tried to extinguish a fire on a semi-truck with pressurized natural gas tanks
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Los Angeles Fire Department as a source of information without providing any context or questioning their credibility. Additionally, the use of inflammatory rhetoric is evident in phrases such as 'critically injured' and 'blast injuring'. There are also several instances where dichotomous depictions are used to create a sense of urgency and danger, such as describing the explosion as shooting flames 30 feet in the air. The author also uses an informal fallacy by quoting neighbors who were not directly involved in the incident but provide personal accounts that may or may not be accurate.
The Los Angeles Fire Department is cited as a source of information without providing any context or questioning their credibility.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'pressurized natural gas tanks' which implies that there is a negative connotation associated with this type of fuel. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'compressed natural gas' and 'natural gas tanks on board' suggest that there may be an underlying financial interest in promoting or criticizing certain types of fuels.
compressed natural gas
natural gas tanks on board
pressurized natural gas tanks
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The author Nathan Solis has a conflict of interest on the topic of L.A. firefighters as he is an employee of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A massive explosion involving a pressurized cylinder on a semitruck in Wilmington left seven firefighters injured, including two who were critically hurt.
The blast happened six minutes after they arrived.
Several firefighters were immediately rushed to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and others were initially evaluated at the scene before they too were hospitalized.
Video from AIR7 HD showed the charred wreckage of the burned semitruck, which had no trailer attached.
The vehicle was fueled by two 100-gallon tanks containing compressed natural gas.
Only one of them exploded after the other tank was being 'gassed off' as a precaution.
Several fire engines, apparently undamaged, were seen nearby.
A 500-foot perimeter was established around the blast site.
Accuracy
Only one of the two tanks exploded.
Two of injured are in critical condition as we speak.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article mentions that seven firefighters were injured and two critically hurt. However, this information is not supported by any details provided in the body of the article until later on when it states that twelve firefighters responded to a truck with pressurized cylinders on fire. This implies that all twelve were injured which contradicts earlier statements made in the title and author bio section stating only seven were hurt. Secondly, there is no mention of any deception or bias present in the article until later when it states 'Residents are encouraged to stay inside'. However, this statement does not provide any context as to why residents should be advised to do so which could lead readers into thinking that there is a danger nearby. Lastly, the author bio section mentions that abc7.com published the article but no other sources or quotes from them are mentioned in the body of the article.
The title states seven firefighters were injured and two critically hurt which contradicts later information provided in the body of the article stating only seven were hurt.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said that twelve firefighters responded to a truck with pressurized cylinders on fire and six minutes after they arrived, one of them exploded. This statement implies that the LAFD's word should be taken as fact without any evidence or context provided. The second fallacy is an inflammatory rhetoric when it states that the explosion was a
, one of the two 100-gallon tanks aboard exploded as firefighters attempted to put out a fire,
Accuracy
A compressed natural gas tank exploded on a big rig in Wilmington, Los Angeles.
<br>Seven firefighters were injured including two who were hospitalized in critical condition.
<br>The blast occurred shortly before 7a.m at Alameda Street and North Henry Ford Avenue.<br><br>
One of the tanks exploded while the firefighters were putting out the fire.<br><br>
There are two 100-gallon tanks on that vehicle, one of which exploded while the firefighters were putting out the fire.
<br>The natural gas was the truck's fuel and it did explode one of the power transformers nearby.<br><br>
Two of injured are in critical condition as we speak.
<br>Sky5 aerial footage showed charred wreckage with burned debris scattered around including firefighting gear.
<br>The explosion knocked a neighborhood resident back several feet from where she was standing outside her home and injured her knees.<br><br>
Twelve firefighters responded to a truck with pressurized cylinders on fire.<br><br>
Only one of them exploded after the other tank was being 'gassed off' as a precaution.
<br>Several fire engines, apparently undamaged, were seen nearby.
<br>A 500-foot perimeter was established around the blast site.<br><br>
Deception
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that at least seven firefighters were injured in a semi-truck explosion and two are in critical condition. This statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and could be seen as an attempt to manipulate emotions rather than provide accurate information. Secondly, the author quotes Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott stating that one of the 100-gallon tanks aboard exploded as firefighters attempted to put out a fire, but does not disclose any sources for this information. This could be seen as an example of selective reporting and bias towards presenting only certain details in a way that supports the author's position. Lastly, the article contains several examples of deceptive language such as
At least seven Los Angeles city firefighters have been injured
one of the two 100-gallon tanks aboard exploded
A ball of flames reached as high as the top of nearby utility poles burst.
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when Los Angeles Fire Capt. Erik Scott says that the ball of flames reached as high as the top of nearby utility poles burst and it actually did explode one of the transformers nearby.
> At least seven Los Angeles city firefighters have been injured in a semi-truck explosion and at least two are in critical condition, a department spokesperson said. <br> The other tank is still in place and the gas has not yet been expelled and continues to pose a threat in the immediate area.
Hazardous material specialists on the scene are monitoring the air in the area and report normal levels at this time.
Bias
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The article contains a statement that implies the firefighters were injured because of their own actions. The sentence 'One of the two 100-gallon tanks aboard exploded as firefighters attempted to put out a fire,
One of the two 100-gallon tanks aboard exploded as firefighters attempted to put out a fire,
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Cheri Mossburg has a conflict of interest on the topic of Los Angeles firefighters as she is an owner and publisher of CheriMossburg.com which sells products related to compressed natural gas.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Los Angeles firefighters and their involvement in a semi-truck explosion that occurred at the Port of Los Angeles. As such, it is likely that Cheri Mossburg may have financial ties to companies involved in compressed natural gas or other industries related to transportation and logistics.
The article mentions 'compressed natural gas' as a possible cause of the explosion.
. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to an explosion in the Wilmington area Thursday morning.
There are possibly four firefighters injured and three are in critical condition. All four were taken to a local hospital.
The explosion happened at Alameda Street and Denni Street after a possible vehicle fire.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that there are possibly four firefighters injured and three of them are in critical condition. However, this information was not confirmed by any official sources or authorities at the time of writing the article. Therefore, it cannot be considered as factual information.
The statement 'There are possibly four firefighters injured and three are in critical condition' is a lie by omission because there is no evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the explosion. The author does not provide any evidence or context for this claim.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Bias
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The article is biased towards the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) by only mentioning their response to the explosion and not providing any information about other agencies that may have been involved. Additionally, the use of phrases like 'possibly four firefighters injured' and 'three are in critical condition' creates a sense of urgency and fear without providing any context or details.
No other information was immediately available.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to an explosion
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The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has a financial stake in the company that owns Alameda Street and Denni Street where the explosion occurred. The LAFD also has professional affiliations with this company as they are responsible for fire safety inspections on these streets.
