Update Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Update Explosion; INC#1432; 11:00PM; 12751 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2OIkm4k; Valley Glen; This was a significant explosion, causing severe damage to the home and leveling the garage. A total of 7 occupants were home at the time. Two adult males were transported, one with burn injuries (59 yo M) and one with non-life threatening injuries (46yo M). One adult male sustained minor injuries and declined LAFD transport. A 65 yo female and 3 children were all uninjured. One additional adult female (neighboring home) was evaluated for injuries and declined transport (for a total of 8 patients evaluated). There is no fire hazard and the gas leak is secured. The scene is now static and being de-escalated with resources being released. The operation transitioned to a cause investigation (no information at this time) with LAFD and LAPD in Unified Command.. LAFD PIO Captain Erik Scott is on scene with media staging location on Bellaire Ave, just south of Archwood St. ; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; CH8; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

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