Alerts

Update Hazardous Materials 03/17/2022 INC#0388

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#0388; 09:48AM; 4541 W Electronics Pl; https://bit.ly/3u5FP83; Atwater Village; Firefighters are continuing to investigate and work to mitigate any hazards involved. This type of incident is inherently detailed and technical, which takes time. The HazMat Squad members are preparing to make entry into the involved area. There was no and remains no fire. This is a static incident in that no additional leaks/releases etc are occurring. There remain no reported injuries. For any residents in the area smelling an odor and wishing to evacuate (current recommendation is to shelter in place), they are advised to travel South of Electronics Place (see the link in this alert for map of the incident location). ; FS 50; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC2 BC5 CE83 CM22 E201 E209 E21 E221 E235 E250 E287 E42 E56 E87 E90 EA1 EM2 H6 HA6 HM75 JT1 JT2 JT3 JT6 PI1 PI2 RA21 RA35 RA55 RA56 RA87 SQ21 SQ87 T1 T21 T35 T87 T9 UA1; CH9; 13 14 15; Margaret Stewart

Hazardous Materials 03/17/2022 INC#0388

Hazardous Materials; INC#0388; 08:38AM; 4541 W Electronics Pl; https://bit.ly/3u5FP83; Atwater Village; This incident was initially received as an 'automatic fire alarm' (there was no fire involved) and the first responding fire company upgraded it to a Hazardous Materials response with additional requested resources enroute. The business is "Huntsman Chemical" and there was an incident reportedly during the transport of a product, which resulted in a leak (no further details on the occurrence available at this time). The involved building has been evacuated and there are currently no reported injuries. LAFD HazMat Squads (2) are responding for the investigation and handling of any potential hazards. The plant manager is on scene, assisting firefighters. No further details.; FS 50; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC2 BC5 CM22 E201 E209 E21 E221 E235 E250 E287 E42 E56 E87 EM2 HM75 JT1 JT2 JT3 RA35 RA55 RA56 RA87 SQ21 SQ87 T1 T21 T35 T87 T9; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/14/2022 INC#1805

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1805; 11:43PM; 233 S Av 52; https://bit.ly/3w417Ft; Highland Park; Firefighters found a one-story single-family home with heavy fire, and structures being threatened on three sides. Firefighters began a defensive attack (from the exterior only) and successfully defended all three adjacent structures. It took 30 firefighters 40 minutes to extinguish the flames. Sadly, one person was found inside and perished in the blaze. Age/gender/affiliation/circumstances unknown. Fire investigators, LAPD, and Coroner notified. Fire cause under active investigation.; FS 12; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 BC2 E1 E12 E201 E212 E250 E44 RA12 RA844 T1 T12 T50; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/14/2022 INC#1805

Structure Fire; INC#1805; 11:03PM; 213 S Av 52; https://bit.ly/3KJfrHz; Highland Park; One-story single family home with heavy fire showing, and nearby structures threatened. Defensive mode.; FS 12; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC2 E12 E201 E212 E44 RA12 RA844 T1 T12; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/14/2022 INC#1156

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1156; 04:23PM; 1301 S Soto St; https://bit.ly/3w6HD2Y; Boyle Heights; It took 50 firefighters 25 minutes to extinguish flames in the vacant (boarded up) structure and attic space, using interior fire attack with coordinated rooftop ventilation. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E14 E17 E2 E20 E203 E210 E211 E25 E60 EA1 RA17 RA25 T10 T11 T3; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/14/2022 INC#1156

Structure Fire; INC#1156; 03:58PM; 1263 S Soto St; https://bit.ly/3MLrkyN; Boyle Heights; PRELIM: One-story commercial (vacant?) with heavy smoke showing. Offensive mode.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E14 E17 E2 E203 E210 E25 E60 RA17 RA25 T10 T3; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 03/12/2022 INC#0932

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0932; 02:08PM; 3669 W 9th St; https://bit.ly/3I1rUEJ; #Koreatown; Address Corrected from St. Andrews. 102 LAFD Firefighters took just 18 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish fire within one second-floor unit of a 4 story modern senior living apartment building. The self evacuation of many residents was calmly underway on LAFD arrival, with some residents subsequently assisted to safely shelter in place under the supervision of LAFD responders. No injury has been reported. The cause of the fire is under active investigation.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 4; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 BC5 CM22 E11 E13 E211 E226 E227 E229 E235 E261 E289 E29 E34 E5 E61 EM1 EM11 EM13 EM14 HR3 RA29 RA35 RA6 RA61 RA66 RA826 T11 T26 T27 T29 T35 T61 T89 UR5 UR88; CH9; 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 03/12/2022 INC#0932

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0932; 01:50PM; 872 S St Andrews Pl; https://bit.ly/3J9OJYq; #Koreatown; Address Tentative. PRELIM: 4 story senior living apartment building with fire visible from one unit on the second floor. Self evacuation of some residents underway on LAFD arrival.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 4; BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 CM22 E11 E13 E211 E226 E229 E235 E261 E289 E29 E34 E5 E61 EM11 EM13 EM14 HR3 RA29 RA35 RA6 RA61 RA66 RA826 T11 T26 T29 T35 T61 T89 UR5 UR88; CH9; 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire - FATALITY 03/10/2022 INC#1029

Update Structure Fire - FATALITY; INC#1029; 04:29PM; 611 S Catalina St; https://bit.ly/3HWq6Nf; Koreatown; Firefighters located a deceased (age/gender unknown at this time) person behind debris and file cabinets while searching the building. Excessive storage within the office units forced a delay in conducting a full search until the fire was extinguished. LAFD Arson and LAPD are conducting the investigation. LAFD PIO Firefighter David Ortiz is on scene for media availability. Media staging location is Sixth St just east of Catalina. No further details.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC18 BC2 BC5 BC9 CM22 E11 E13 E203 E211 E226 E229 E235 E26 E27 E29 E52 E6 EA1 EM11 HR3 PI2 RA13 RA29 RA803 RA829 T11 T26 T29 T3 T35 UR3 UR88; CH7; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/10/2022 INC#1029

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1029; 03:53PM; 611 S Catalina St; https://bit.ly/3HWq6Nf; Koreatown; KNOCKDOWN: Over 90 firefighters achieved a knockdown in 35 minutes with no injuries reported. Firefighters faced difficulties in reaching the fire, requiring a breach of the interior walls. All occupants (number unknown) were safely evacuated. LAFD Arson is responding for the investigation per protocol. LAFD PIO Firefighter David Ortiz will be on scene shortly for media availability. No further details.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC18 BC2 BC5 BC9 CM22 E11 E13 E203 E211 E226 E229 E235 E26 E27 E29 E52 E6 EA1 EM11 HR3 PI2 RA13 RA29 RA803 RA829 T11 T26 T29 T3 T35 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Margaret Stewart