City Of Hermosa Beach: Press Release | HERMOSA BEACH MAYOR MIKE DETOY ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE TRAGIC LOSS OF L.A. COUNTY FIREFIGHTER JON ...

Press release from the City of Hermosa Beach:

01/06/2022 3:58 PM

HERMOSA BEACH, CA – Following is a statement from Hermosa Beach Mayor Mike Detoy regarding the tragic loss of L.A. County Firefighter Jonathan Flagler today.

“The City of Hermosa Beach joins with the L.A. County Fire Department and County Board of Supervisors in mourning the tragic death of L.A. County Firefighter Jonathan Flagler. He lost his life today after heroically battling a house fire in the nearby city of Rancho Palos Verdes.

“As we grieve his passing and honor his ultimate sacrifice, the City and the community of Hermosa Beach send our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and fellow firefighters – especially those who served alongside him at Fire Station 83 in Rancho Palos Verdes. His bravery will not be forgotten, and we will keep his wife and two children in our thoughts and prayers."

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