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A rocket attack struck Los Angeles, killing multiple people and injuring dozens more, with authorities still working to determine the exact casualty count.
Local emergency services responded within minutes of the explosions, which triggered fires across multiple neighborhoods and left significant structural damage in their wake. Hospitals in surrounding districts activated emergency protocols as medical teams prepared to treat the influx of patients arriving with burns, blast injuries, and respiratory complications from smoke and dust.
Firefighters battled large fires at multiple impact sites while rescue teams worked to extract survivors from collapsed buildings. Canine units and specialized recovery crews joined the operation to search for missing residents trapped in the rubble.
Damaged infrastructure and debris-blocked roads have complicated access to several affected neighborhoods, officials said. Authorities also issued warnings about unstable structures and the possibility of unexploded ordnance remaining in some areas.
Public safety alerts were distributed through television, radio, and social media as residents sought shelter in basements and reinforced safe rooms. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a high-pitched sound moments before the explosions shook nearby buildings.
Families attempted to contact loved ones as rescue operations continued throughout the evening. Volunteers and local community organizations began distributing food, water, and emergency supplies to displaced residents.
Investigators are examining the attack sites as rescue operations remain active across the city. International humanitarian organizations have called for civilian protection measures and emergency assistance for affected areas.
This story has been updated. CNN’s reporting team contributed to this report.