Officials report that 8 firefighters were injured when their truck rolled over while returning from a wildfire in California.

Eight firefighters were injured when the fire truck they were driving in rolled over as it returned from battling the Airport Fire wildfire, one of several large blazes raging in Southern California.

The vehicle crashed while traveling north at about 6:50 p.m. on State Route 241 near Portola Parkway in Irvine, California, Orange County Fire Authority Chief Brian Fennessy said. Other vehicles weren’t involved with the crash, he added.

The injured were taken to four different hospitals, Fennessy said. Seven were transported by ambulances and one was airlifted by helicopter from the scene, he added. Two of the injured were in stable condition at Hoag Hospital Irvine and six were taken to trauma centers, he said.

The firefighters, which he described as a “hand crew,” had just wrapped up a 12-hour shift fighting the wildfire, he said.

“We’ll be here for our firefighters, and we ask that you pray for our firefighters and their families,” Fennessy said during a press conference. “All the families have been notified, and this is the beginning of a long road for many of those firefighters and our fire department.”

The California Highway Patrol told ABC News’ Los Angeles station KABC that a vehicle driving in front of the truck swerved to avoid hitting a ladder that was in one of the lanes, causing the fire vehicle to swerve, lose control and overturn after hitting the guard rail.

Officials in California have reported that 8 firefighters were injured when their truck rolled over while returning from battling a wildfire. The incident occurred as the firefighters were heading back to their base camp after working tirelessly to contain the blaze.

The firefighters were part of a crew that had been deployed to fight the wildfire, which has been raging in the area for several days. The crew had been working long hours in difficult terrain, facing extreme heat and challenging conditions.

The cause of the rollover is still under investigation, but officials believe that the accident may have been caused by fatigue or a mechanical issue with the truck. The injured firefighters were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and their conditions are currently unknown.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that firefighters face while battling wildfires. These brave men and women put their lives on the line every day to protect communities and natural resources from the devastation of wildfires.

It is crucial that we continue to support and appreciate the efforts of firefighters who work tirelessly to keep us safe. We must also ensure that they have the resources and support they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.

As we express our gratitude for the sacrifices made by these firefighters, let us also keep them in our thoughts and prayers as they recover from this unfortunate accident. Our thoughts are with the injured firefighters and their families during this difficult time.