Alerts

Odor Investigation 08/01/2024 INC#0450

Odor Investigation; INC#0450; 08:52AM; 855 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/3WsGrT9; #EastHollywood; PRELIM: Odor investigation within one classroom at the two-story Science Tech Lab at Los Angeles City College, after water was flushed into a (sink?) drain. There was no visible smoke or vapor on LAFD arrival, and no escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. One college staff member (adult male Building Engineer) with no identified symptoms, who was in or near the involved classroom prior to LAFD arrival, has received an on-site medical evaluation by LAFD Paramedics. He remains at the scene. The involved classroom has been isolated, and all (undetermined number) building occupants were calmly evacuated, as LAFD responders, including hazardous materials specialists assess the situation and confer with college staff. Media Inquiries: L.A. City College.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 E235 E52 RA35 SQ21 T35; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

COMPLETE - Hazardous Materials Investigation. 07/26/2024 INC#0868

COMPLETE - Hazardous Materials Investigation.; INC#0868; 02:30PM; 437 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4cXCTzu; #EastHollywood; LAFD personnel, including hazardous materials specialists, secured the scene and abated hazards while awaiting the return of a civilian contractor who had formally serviced the leaking ~500 gallon stationary propane tank less than 24 hours prior. The leak - which reportedly involved a valve at or near the top of the tank, was readily secured by the contractor, without fire or injury. No ongoing hazard has been identified. All occupants of the two nearest (State office and American Career College) buildings have been allowed to return and/or end their shelter-in-place status. The closure of Vermont Avenue (northbound and southbound) between Rosewood Avenue and Oakwood Avenue is no longer in effect. LAFD on-scene operations will soon be complete.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 CM20 CM22 E21 E221 E29 E52 E6 EM11 ER1 JT6 RA13 RA806 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Hazardous Materials Investigation 07/26/2024 INC#0868

Hazardous Materials Investigation; INC#0868; 01:02PM; 437 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4cXCTzu; #EastHollywood; PRELIM: LAFD personnel, including hazardous materials specialists, are working to stop a vapor leak from a ~500 gallon stationary propane tank adjacent to a State office building. There is no fire. As a precaution, ~25 occupants of the the State office building have been calmly evacuated without any injury or illness noted. All occupants of the adjacent American Career College have been asked to shelter in place until the situation is resolved. #LATraffic: Full closure of Vermont Avenue (northbound and southbound) between Rosewood Avenue and Oakwood Avenue until the leak is secured and LAFD operations are complete. Unknown ETO. Travelers, expect congestion and plan an alternate route. Detours are readily available.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 E21 E221 E29 E52 E6 EM11 ER1 JT6 RA13 RA806 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire - Now Out (Fatality) 07/24/2024 INC#0066

Structure Fire - Now Out (Fatality); INC#0066; 01:18AM; 121 N Mathews St; https://bit.ly/46mPk5h; #BoyleHeights; Firefighters found a boarded-up one-story single-family residential structure with heavy smoke showing. Crews quickly made access and deployed hose lines inside the building. It took 34 firefighters 24 minutes (1:42am) to extinguish the flames. After eliminating the fire, crews performed a search of the interior and found one person deceased. Per protocol, LAFD Arson investigators have been summoned for a fire-cause investigation. LAPD and Medical Examiner en route. LAPD Inc #0302. Nothing further.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 E17 E2 E201 E202 E25 RA2 RA25 SQ21 T1 T2; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Rubbish Fire 07/19/2024 INC#1306

KNOCKDOWN Rubbish Fire; INC#1306; 04:59PM; 107 S Myers St; https://bit.ly/3WqESGB; #BoyleHeights; Fire is now completely extinguished at this *updated address.* Initially an outside fire, minor impingement to a rolling steel door was the only damage noted to the vacant one-story commercial building nearby. Crews remain on scene to manage hot spots and overhaul; LA Building and Safety will be arriving on scene to assess the vacant structure. Fire cause is under investigation. Nothing further.; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC11 BC13 BC4 BC6 BC9 CM20 CM22 E17 E201 E202 E209 E210 E211 E25 E288 E4 E5 E9 EM1 EM11 EM5 HR3 RA4 RA803 RA804 RA9 SQ21 T1 T10 T11 T2 T88 T9 UR5 UR88; CH7; 13 14; Lyndsey Lantz

Rubbish Fire 07/19/2024 INC#1306

Rubbish Fire; INC#1306; 04:59PM; 100 N Mission Rd; https://bit.ly/3WqESGB; #BoyleHeights; PRELIM: Outside fire exposing a one-story commercial building. Offensive mode.; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC11 BC13 E202 E209 E4 E9 RA4 RA804 SQ21 T2 T9; CH9; 13; Lyndsey Lantz

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/19/2024 INC#0125

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0125; 07:22AM; 749 S Kohler St; https://bit.ly/4bVBDeO; #Downtown; After a grueling fire fight through the early morning hours, firefighters have now suppressed all active flame related to this blaze. An outside storage area caught fire and spread to several nearby buildings. Two buildings were completely destroyed, and a total of five buildings were impacted by the fire. Firefighters used ladder pipes, large-diameter hand lines, and portable monitors to keep persistent water flow on the fire. Ultimately, it took over 170 firefighters 5 hours and 15 minutes to extinguish the flames. Crews will remain on scene for an extended period of time to uncover hot spots and continue to cool the smoldering material beneath the debris. Smoke will be seen in the area throughout the day. One firefighter sustained a knee injury and was transported to a local hospital in fair condition. No other injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 AR11 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC2 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E11 E14 E15 E17 E2 E20 E201 E202 E203 E205 E209 E21 E210 E211 E212 E215 E220 E221 E229 E233 E25 E261 E264 E27 E29 E3 E33 E4 E66 E89 E9 E94 EA1 EA2 EM1 HE1 HR3 PH1 PI3 RA14 RA17 RA209 RA3 RA803 RA809 RA9 RS3 SQ21 T1 T10 T11 T12 T15 T2 T20 T21 T29 T3 T33 T5 T61 T64 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 12 13 14; Nicholas Prange

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire 07/19/2024 INC#0125

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#0125; 03:15AM; 747 S Kohler St; https://bit.ly/3zKV6BI; #DowntownLA; There are now 170 LAFD firefighters assigned to the large outside fire, which spread to several commercial buildings along Kohler Street. Firefighters are using a combination of offensive and defensive tactics on the various burning buildings. MEDIA: PIO Captain Cody Weireter is en route with an ETA of 3:45am. ; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC2 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E11 E14 E17 E2 E20 E201 E202 E203 E209 E21 E210 E211 E215 E220 E221 E229 E233 E25 E261 E3 E4 E66 E9 E94 EA1 EM1 HE1 HR3 PH1 RA14 RA17 RA209 RA3 RA803 RA809 RA9 SQ21 T1 T10 T11 T15 T2 T20 T21 T29 T3 T33 T61 T9 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13 14; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 07/19/2024 INC#0125

Structure Fire; INC#0125; 02:07AM; 683 S Kohler St; https://bit.ly/3zKV6BI; #DowntownLA; PRELIM: Large outside fire, which has spread to several buildings and continues to threaten several more.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC2 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E14 E17 E20 E201 E202 E203 E209 E21 E210 E211 E215 E221 E25 E3 E4 E9 EM1 HR3 RA209 RA3 RA803 RA809 RA9 SQ21 T1 T10 T11 T15 T2 T21 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13 14; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/18/2024 INC#0229

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0229; 05:13AM; 618 N Juanita Av; https://bit.ly/3y2eucN; #EastHollywood; *Corrected Address* Firefighters responded to a one-story single-family home with heavy fire showing, threatening nearby buildings. Crews engaged in a defensive fire fight, setting up heavy streams from the exterior only, and knocked back the flames to keep them from spreading to adjacent structures. It took 46 firefighters 41 minutes to extinguish the flames. There were no reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 BC5 CM20 CM22 E20 E211 E220 E235 E35 E52 E6 EM11 RA52 RA6 RA806 T11 T20 T35; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange