Update Explosion; INC#0365; 10:15AM; 630 S Shatto Pl; http://bit.ly/2EpC3zQ; Koreatown; LAFD responded to a reported leaking natural gas and arrived on scene to find one electrical vault with signs of explosion. Shortly after arriving, a 2nd electrical vault explosion occurred. LAFD has evaluated two adult female patients. One declined LAFD transport and a 2nd (was in the vicinity of the 2nd vault explosion) sustained minor injuries and was transported in fair condition. The Redline was investigated and no safety hazards were determined, the stop is fully operational. Natural gas is still noticeable in the area and LAFD, SoCal Gas and DWP are working together to identify and mitigate any safety hazards. LAFD is providing fire suppression support to DWP for the vault with smoldering fire still present. No evacuation orders in place at this time but LAFD is prepared with contingency plans if necessary. Road closures: 6th Street from S Westmoreland Av to Vermont, Shatto Pl from 5th to Wilshire. PIO enroute to Command Post for any media inquires. Command Post on Shatto Pl north of 6th St. No Further Details.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 BC5 E13 E211 E229 E295 E6 E95 RA11 RA811 SQ21 SQ95 T11 T29 T95; CH7; 12 17; Margaret Stewart
Update Explosion 10/12/2018 INC#0365
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