October 24, 2010

Dumb and dumber

A couple of people thought they could score big by stealing copper wiring. From Los Angeles station KABC:
1 dead, 1 burned in copper wire theft attempt
A man was killed and a woman was left with critical burns Saturday apparently while attempting to steal copper wire from an electrical vault that exploded in South Gate, according to authorities.

The explosion was reported about 4:15 p.m. at an empty lot in the 3000 block of Firestone Boulevard, police said.

Police said officers who responded to the call found the two people next to a burning transformer.

The man died at the scene and the woman was taken to a hospital.

Authorities said they believe the woman was burned when she grabbed her husband trying to save him.

"I just heard a loud explosion and a lady screaming," said Jose Carrasco, who was near the scene. "I saw her half burned and she was crying, asking for help."

Two children, a 3-year-old and 6-year-old, were found in a truck parked near the lot.

Police said they believe they are the couple's children. They were unharmed and taken into protective custody.
Electrical burns hurt like hell -- they light up your nerves as they burn them out. Sad for the kids but probably better that they are off the street like this... Posted by DaveH at October 24, 2010 3:04 PM
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