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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

Assault 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Assault; INC#1108; 04:22PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; PRELIM: Civilian assailant at retail pharmacy appears to have contaminated one or more first responders with an unidentified substance, causing what appears to be minor irritation. No other injuries reported. No escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. Out of an abundance of caution, an LAFD Hazard Materials team will survey the premises and attempt to identify the substance.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Hiker Rescue 10/10/2021 INC#0975

Update Hiker Rescue; INC#0975; 03:20PM; Bee Canyon - Santa Susana Mountains; https://bit.ly/3aFsie9; Granada Hills; Moments before he was to be hoisted into the hovering LAFD rescue helicopter, the patient adamantly declined further assistance from LAFD against medical advice. As the man walked away from the location with a companion, the LAFD helicopter trailed him at a safe altitude to assure his safety, until he could be escorted by LAFD ground personnel to his vehicle parked near O'Melveny Park.; FS 18; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E18 E287 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 RA18 RH114 T87; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 10/10/2021 INC#0975

Hiker Rescue; INC#0975; 02:46PM; Bee Canyon - Santa Susana Mountains; https://bit.ly/3aFsie9; Granada Hills; LAFD ground and air response to a suddenly ill adult male hiker on or near a remote trail in O'Melveny Park. An LAFD rescue helicopter has lowered a Paramedic to medically evaluate and assist the victim, and will soon assist in hoisting the patient aboard the hovering helicopter, where in-flight care will be provided during direct transport to an area hospital.; FS 18; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E18 E287 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 RA18 RH114 T87; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/08/2021 INC#1184

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1184; 04:54PM; 6108 S Main St; https://bit.ly/3wBvd02; Florence; Thirty LAFD firefighters quickly knocked back the bulk of the flames from the outside and transitioned to offensive (interior) fire attack to extinguish the flames in 12 minutes, sparing nearby buildings from danger. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC13 E21 E221 E233 E266 E33 E57 RA21 RA866 SQ21 T21 T33 T66; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 10/08/2021 INC#1184

Structure Fire; INC#1184; 04:42PM; 6108 S Main St; https://bit.ly/3wBvd02; Florence; One-story church (site of previous burn) with fire showing. Firefighters are operating in defensive mode and will be focusing on protecting nearby structures.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC13 E21 E221 E233 E266 E33 E57 RA21 RA866 SQ21 T21 T33 T66; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange

Traffic Collision 10/08/2021 INC#0737

Traffic Collision; INC#0737; 12:16PM; 6000 N Kester Av; https://bit.ly/3Fr0BDQ; Van Nuys; An Orange Line bus and a passenger vehicle collided, and came to rest in a location blocking the busway. Firefighter paramedics are assessing 5 patients with minor injuries only (3 from bus, 2 from passenger vehicle). So far, three have been taken to the hospital in good/fair condition. Another bus is en route to transfer passengers to for continuation of their transit. Unknown age/gender.; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E288 E39 E89 EM14 EM17 RA102 RA839 RA88 RA881 RA889 T39 T88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/08/2021 INC#0351

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0351; 07:55AM; 11414 S Main St; https://bit.ly/3AoCSAk; Broadway-Manchester; With a combination of rooftop ventilation and interior fire attack, 36 firefighters quickly extinguished the flames in 17 minutes. No reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC13 E221 E233 E264 E64 E65 RA64 RA864 SQ21 T21 T33 T64; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 10/08/2021 INC#0351

Structure Fire; INC#0351; 07:38AM; 11414 S Main St; https://bit.ly/3AoCSAk; Broadway-Manchester; Smoke showing from a 50 x 50 barber shop. Offensive mode.; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC13 E221 E233 E264 E64 E65 RA64 RA864 SQ21 T21 T33 T64; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange