Explosion; INC#1254; 06:13PM; 1931 W 7th St; http://bit.ly/2F9cwcI; Westlake; PRELIM: Apparent subterranean 'explosion' with flames and smoke from sidewalk expansion joint and drain pipe on LAFD arrival; No report of injury or structure damage; Cause unknown; Natural gas odor noted in area and possibly in nearby apartment building, which has not yet been evacuated; SoCalGas en route - unk ETA; #LATraffic: Full closure of Westlake Ave between 7th St and 8th St until until LAFD operations complete; Unknown duration; Motorists: expect congestion and delay, avoid area and consider alternate route; Detours readily available, monitor traffic reports on news radio; Transit Users/Bus Riders: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter for information; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; Radio Channels: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey
Explosion 01/04/2019 INC#1254
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