Update Structure Fire 07/04/2026 INC#1562

Update Structure Fire; INC#1562; 08:38PM; 1104 W Pacific Coast Hw; https://bit.ly/4eTlcTJ; Wilmington; First on scene resources found two vehicles well involved with fire. After applying foam and knocking the fires down, the fire company found what appeared to be potentially dangerous explosives/fireworks near the vehicle. One adult male victim was found in critical condition with severe trauma, and was quickly extracted from the area due to what appears to be an explosion. The hotel was evacuated along with a two-story single-family dwelling next door to the hotel. 10 Adults and 2 Children were initially displaced. Red Cross responded for additional assistance. LAFD Arson, along with an LAPD fireworks detail and LAPD bomb squad responded. The LAPD Bomb Squad did an assessment of the incident and determined that it was commercial grade fireworks that was found on the ground next to the 2 vehicles involved. The Bomb Squad deemed the area safe as both vehicles were towed from the parking lot. All the people that were displaced during the incident were rehoused into the Motel Crescent Inn at 1:45 am. LAPD, LA County Hazmat, LAFD resources, Red Cross, and MTA bus all cleared the scene. ; FS 38; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AR1 BC13 BC6 E238 E285 E36 E48 E49 E85 EM13 HM48 JT2 PI3 RA112 RA264 RA38 T38 T85; CH7; 14; Jennifer Middleton

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