Alerts

CONTAINED Rubbish Fire 10/13/2021 INC#0528

CONTAINED Rubbish Fire; INC#0528; 11:12AM; 841 S Mission Rd; https://bit.ly/3vcCkfZ; Boyle Heights; Twenty-eight firefighters extinguished the flames in 78 minutes, confining the fire to one-quarter acre and at least one vehicle inside the city yard adjacent to the vegetation. Several fire engines worked together to bring water to the fire's location, which had no hydrant or water source nearby. Firefighters extinguished the auto fire and constructed containment lines around the vegetation. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E14 E17 E2 E202 E209 E4 T2; CH7; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Rubbish Fire 10/13/2021 INC#0528

Rubbish Fire; INC#0528; 09:54AM; 841 S Mission Rd; https://bit.ly/3vcCkfZ; Boyle Heights; Initially reported as a rubbish fire, now one-quarter acre of grass and trees on fire (narrow strip of vegetation between the freeway and a commercial yard). Water supply has been a challenge for firefighters. Additional engines added to support operations to provide water to the fire. No structures threatened. MOTORISTS: The freeways will remain open to through traffic, but available lanes have been reduced (partial closure).; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E14 E17 E2 E202 E209 E4 T2; CH7; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/12/2021 INC#1461

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1461; 07:52PM; 20100 W Vanowen St; https://bit.ly/3DEmJZw; Winnetka; It took 32 firefighters 30 minutes to extinguished a fire that appeared to be electrical in nature inside of a one-story vacant (boarded-up) commercial building. It is presently unclear whether the fire started near wires down outside the structure or a problem inside the structure contributed to the wires down outside. No reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC10 BC15 BC17 CM42 E104 E273 E293 E305 E72 E73 E93 EM17 RA104 RA72 RA872 T105 T73 T93; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 10/12/2021 INC#1461

Structure Fire; INC#1461; 07:22PM; 20100 W Vanowen St; https://bit.ly/3DEmJZw; Winnetka; Pole fire spread to nearby structure. Offensive mode.; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 E104 E273 E293 E72 E93 RA72 RA872 T73 T93; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/12/2021 INC#0250

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0250; 05:42AM; 828 E Florence Av; https://bit.ly/3FEbX7r; Florence; 92 LAFD Firefighters took just 38 minutes in defensive operations to extinguish flames, confining fire damage to a 50' x 75' one-story commercial building, as well as an adjacent two-story commercial building and nearby automobiles. One or more the buildings are believed to be the site of a previous fire. No injury. Fire cause remains under investigation.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 BC18 BC4 CM22 E203 E21 E221 E233 E264 E266 E3 E33 E46 E57 E64 E65 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA21 RA33 RA833 SQ21 T21 T3 T33 T64 T66 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/12/2021 INC#0250

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0250; 05:04AM; 828 E Florence Av; https://bit.ly/3FEbX7r; Florence; PRELIM: 92 LAFD Firefighters in defensive operations battling flames in a 50' x 75' one-story commercial building with fire through roof, as well as adjacent automobiles and nearby structures threatened.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 BC18 BC4 CM22 E203 E21 E221 E233 E264 E266 E3 E33 E46 E57 E64 E65 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA21 RA33 RA833 SQ21 T21 T3 T33 T64 T66 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 10/12/2021 INC#0239

Traffic Collision; INC#0239; 04:49AM; 1855 E Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3oVjBVo; Downtown; PRELIM: 4 vehicle traffic collision with entrapment. As many as seven patients. No further details. Media Inquiries: LAPD Central Traffic Division (Incident #546); FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E10 E17 E209 E210 E9 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA10 RA14 RA17 RA209 RA4 RA810 RA814 RA9 T10 T9; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Fatal Traffic Collision 10/11/2021 INC#0100

Fatal Traffic Collision; INC#0100; 01:31AM; 11000 W Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/3FBR6lq; North Hollywood; PRELIM: Solo vehicle severely damaged after striking pole, and on fire upon LAFD arrival. At least two persons (unknown age/gender/affiliation/circumstances) discovered deceased within vehicle. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #279); FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E102 E260 E86 E89 EM11 EM14 HR3 RA102 RA86 RA860 RA889 RA89 T60 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Hazardous Materials 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#1108; 08:00PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; The one LAPD Officer and one LAFD Firefighter who earlier became ill with blurred vision and tingling hands after contact with a combative male civilian at a retail pharmacy, have been treated and released from an area hospital. Though an early evaluation of both responders attire by LAFD HazMat experts detected the presence of cocaine, there is currently no information regarding other contaminants being involved. No other injuries among workers or bystanders have been reported, and no escalating or on-site hazard was identified. Further Media Inquiries Regarding the Incident or Suspect: LAPD Central Division Incident #2849; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E21 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21 T9; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Hazardous Materials 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#1108; 05:35PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; One LAPD Officer and one LAFD Firefighter suddenly became ill after contacting a male civilian who was or had been in the custody of a security officer at the retail pharmacy. Both responders, as well as the civilian (3 patients total) remain in fair condition with unspecified complaints. No other injuries among workers or bystanders was reported, and no escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. The LAFD Hazardous Materials Squad has been redirected to an area outside the receiving hospital, where all three patients have received a decontamination shower. The LAFD Hazmat experts will examine them, as well as all three ambulances, to determine what if any irritating substance may be involved.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E21 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey