Alerts

CONTAINED Rubbish Fire 10/13/2021 INC#0528

CONTAINED Rubbish Fire; INC#0528; 11:12AM; 841 S Mission Rd; https://bit.ly/3vcCkfZ; Boyle Heights; Twenty-eight firefighters extinguished the flames in 78 minutes, confining the fire to one-quarter acre and at least one vehicle inside the city yard adjacent to the vegetation. Several fire engines worked together to bring water to the fire's location, which had no hydrant or water source nearby. Firefighters extinguished the auto fire and constructed containment lines around the vegetation. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E14 E17 E2 E202 E209 E4 T2; CH7; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Rubbish Fire 10/13/2021 INC#0528

Rubbish Fire; INC#0528; 09:54AM; 841 S Mission Rd; https://bit.ly/3vcCkfZ; Boyle Heights; Initially reported as a rubbish fire, now one-quarter acre of grass and trees on fire (narrow strip of vegetation between the freeway and a commercial yard). Water supply has been a challenge for firefighters. Additional engines added to support operations to provide water to the fire. No structures threatened. MOTORISTS: The freeways will remain open to through traffic, but available lanes have been reduced (partial closure).; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E14 E17 E2 E202 E209 E4 T2; CH7; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Traffic Collision 10/12/2021 INC#0239

Traffic Collision; INC#0239; 04:49AM; 1855 E Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3oVjBVo; Downtown; PRELIM: 4 vehicle traffic collision with entrapment. As many as seven patients. No further details. Media Inquiries: LAPD Central Traffic Division (Incident #546); FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E10 E17 E209 E210 E9 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA10 RA14 RA17 RA209 RA4 RA810 RA814 RA9 T10 T9; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Hazardous Materials 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#1108; 08:00PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; The one LAPD Officer and one LAFD Firefighter who earlier became ill with blurred vision and tingling hands after contact with a combative male civilian at a retail pharmacy, have been treated and released from an area hospital. Though an early evaluation of both responders attire by LAFD HazMat experts detected the presence of cocaine, there is currently no information regarding other contaminants being involved. No other injuries among workers or bystanders have been reported, and no escalating or on-site hazard was identified. Further Media Inquiries Regarding the Incident or Suspect: LAPD Central Division Incident #2849; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E21 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21 T9; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Hazardous Materials 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#1108; 05:35PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; One LAPD Officer and one LAFD Firefighter suddenly became ill after contacting a male civilian who was or had been in the custody of a security officer at the retail pharmacy. Both responders, as well as the civilian (3 patients total) remain in fair condition with unspecified complaints. No other injuries among workers or bystanders was reported, and no escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. The LAFD Hazardous Materials Squad has been redirected to an area outside the receiving hospital, where all three patients have received a decontamination shower. The LAFD Hazmat experts will examine them, as well as all three ambulances, to determine what if any irritating substance may be involved.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E21 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Assault 10/10/2021 INC#1108

Assault; INC#1108; 04:22PM; 617 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3ltkvWV; Downtown; PRELIM: Civilian assailant at retail pharmacy appears to have contaminated one or more first responders with an unidentified substance, causing what appears to be minor irritation. No other injuries reported. No escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. Out of an abundance of caution, an LAFD Hazard Materials team will survey the premises and attempt to identify the substance.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E209 E221 E9 E95 EM1 JT6 RA10 RA11 RA13 RA9 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Train vs Pedestrian 10/07/2021 INC#0389

Train vs Pedestrian; INC#0389; 08:07AM; 301 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/3AkEmf7; East Hollywood; One person was struck by a Redline train. LAFD responded down into the tunnel where there incident occurred to, sadly, find the person deceased. LAFD will remain on scene to assist with body recovery. Unknown age/gender/circumstances. Nothing further.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 BC13 E13 E220 E52 E6 EM11 HR3 RA52 RA6 T20 UR88; CH7; Nicholas Prange

Update Chemical - Storage 10/06/2021 INC#0454

Update Chemical - Storage; INC#0454; 11:04AM; 203 E 3rd St; https://bit.ly/353F9ne; Downtown; LAFD HazMat squad investigated and the situation is deemed 'static' - no immediate life or fire threat. The scene will be turned over to LA County Dept of Public Health and the building owner for the proper removal of the canisters. No further details. ; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E10 E21 E221 E9 EA1 JT2 RA209 RA21 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/06/2021 INC#0579

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0579; 10:41AM; 3767 S Wall St; https://bit.ly/2Yp7uV0; Historic South-Central; KNOCKDOW 26 firefighters extinguished an attic fire in 15 minutes. The fire is contained to the attic and prevented from spreading down into the living area of the structure. Primary search is clear and there are no injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details. C; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E14 E210 E215 E46 RA14 RA815 T10 T15; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 10/06/2021 INC#0579

Structure Fire; INC#0579; 10:26AM; 3767 S Wall S; https://bit.ly/3DhIv5n; Historic South-Central; One story, single family dwelling with heavy fire showing from one side of the structure (probable attic fire). Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E14 E210 E215 E46 RA14 RA815 T10 T15; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart