16 OC Deputies Injured In Explosion At FBI Training Facility

IRVINE, CA — Sixteen Orange County sheriff's SWAT deputies were injured in a training exercise Wednesday at an FBI facility in South Orange County, the Orange County Fire Authority reported.

According to authorities, the most serious injury was to the leg of one man in need of surgery — however, his injury was not life-threatening.

Orange County Fire Authority paramedics were sent to the training facility at Irvine Boulevard and Magazine Road in Irvine at 12:54 p.m. Wednesday, OCFA Capt. Sean Doran said.

"A training incident that occurred today at the FBI's training facility in Irvine with law enforcement partners resulted in some injuries and is under investigation," FBI spokeswoman Laura Eimiller told City News Service.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, a device exploded indoors during the training exercise. One deputy sustained a leg injury and another to the back, but they were considered "superficial" wounds, OCSD Sgt. Frank Gonzalez said.

Thirteen officers who complained of ringing in the ears and dizziness were taken to an area hospital as a precaution, but most of them were already sent home, Gonzalez said.

City News Service contributed to this report.