Update Greater Alarm Civilian Fatality Structure Fire #60thStreetFire 08/16/2021 INC#1098

Update #60thStreetFire Greater Alarm Civilian Fatality Structure Fire; INC#1098; 05:20PM; 1001 E 60th St; https://bit.ly/3jX1ydi; Florence; The remains of one adult male civilian have been discovered by LAFD Firefighters during their rigorous search of the heavily damaged fire building. Witnesses describe the man as one of two employees who ran into the burning building prior to LAFD arrival, the other person having quickly returned to outdoor safety, uninjured. No other civilian injuries or missing persons have been reported. The one injured LAFD firefighter, injured in a 4 foot fall from a ladder, is receiving medical attention for his non-life threatening injuries at an area hospital. Firefighters will remain at scene this evening to overhaul smoldering debris, physically assist the Coroner's staff, and support the still active fire cause investigation by LAFD Investigators. A positive identification of the deceased man, as well as the cause, time and manner of his death, will be determined by the Coroner. Pursuant to protocol, CAL-OSHA has been notified of a workplace death.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 CE59 CM22 CM32 E14 E205 E21 E210 E215 E220 E221 E233 E264 E266 E33 E46 E57 E59 E60 E66 E85 EM13 HR3 PH1 RA246 RA257 RA266 RA5 RA833 RT59 SQ21 T10 T15 T20 T21 T33 T5 T64 T66 UR5 UR88 + LACoFD in Automatic Aid; CH7; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

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