Firefighting inmate steals engine, leaves “half-block of destruction” during escape attempt

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Authorities say a California inmate firefighter left “half a block of destruction” when he stole a firetruck in an apparent Independence Day escape attempt in Shingle Springs in El Dorado County, about 35 miles east of Sacramento, late Sunday evening, July 4.  The inmate, who sustained minor injuries after he was seen crashed into and “ricocheting off” […]

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