O.C. Firefighters union raising money to support members injured in last week's Irvine crash

It's been nearly a week since eight firefighters were injured in a crash on the northbound 241 Toll Road in Irvine after leaving a long shift at the ' Airport Fire. '

Captain Greg Barta, with the Orange County Fire Authority , tells KNX News' Emily Valdez that four of the injured firefighters are still hospitalized and they're in varying conditions ranging from stable to critical.

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The good news, Captain Barta says, is, "Four of the firefighters have been released and have gone home, and they're recovering at home right now, and we are pulling for all of them."

The cause of the crash is still unclear, but the California Highway Patrol is investigating, and Barta said he is awaiting their report.

Initial reports from the scene indicated that a car in front of the Firefighter's transport truck swerved to avoid a ladder in the road, causing the truck to swerve and roll before slamming into the right-hand guard rail. This has yet to be confirmed.

The Orange County Professional Firefighters Association is raising money to help the firefighters financially during their recovery. Anyone interested in donating to the cause can find information HERE .

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