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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

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

Chemical - Storage 10/06/2021 INC#0454

Chemical - Storage; INC#0454; 09:19AM; 203 E 3rd St; https://bit.ly/353F9ne; Downtown; LAFD was conducting follow up at the site of a previous fire (6.8.21) and located a potentially illegal storage cache of butane canisters, some of which appear to be off-gassing. HazMat squad is on scene, with additional resources, to safely investigate and mitigate any hazards. No further details.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E10 E21 E221 E9 JT2 RA209 RA21 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Earthquake Mode 09/17/2021 INC#1463

Earthquake Mode; INC#1463; 07:58PM; 108 N Fremont Av; https://bit.ly/3nKE5Q6; Downtown; Following the M4.3 (per USGS) #earthquake activity in the greater Los Angeles area (#Carson) at 7:58 PM, LAFD is, according to protocol, in Earthquake Emergency Mode with fire department vehicles and helicopters patrolling our ~470 square-mile jurisdiction to identify any damage or emergency needs. Thus far, there are NO early reports of significant damage or injury in the City of Los Angeles.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Nicholas Prange

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire 09/12/2021 INC#0408

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0408; 07:50AM; 404 S Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/3lk0y3o; Downtown; The fully extinguished fire appears to have been largely in or near a utility or service area (trash receptacle, ice machine, etc.) on a the 22nd floor of the 33 story Westin Bonaventure Hotel. Three adult patrons have been examined by LAFD Paramedics in the hotel lobby for minor injuries and medical concerns following the earlier evacuation, and two of them will be taken to an area hospital by LAFD ambulance. The third person declined further care. Firefighters continue to assist staff in rehousing patrons and resolving residual and lessening smoke on Floors 22-26 as well as localized water removal on Floors 21 and 22. LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Erik Scott will be on scene shortly to assist media. The fire's cause remains under investigation.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC14 CM22 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E220 E27 E273 E289 E3 E4 E447 E9 EA1 EM1 H2 H3 H4 HA2 HA3 HA4 HR3 RA10 RA11 RA209 RA4 RA803 RA889 SQ21 T10 T11 T20 T3 T39 T73 T89 T9 UR88 UR89; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire Controlled 09/12/2021 INC#0408

Update Controlled Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0408; 07:20AM; 404 S Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/3lk0y3o; Downtown; The fire in or near one room on the 22nd floor of the *33* story Westin Bonaventure Hotel has been controlled, with no injury reported. The (unknown number) of staff and patrons who calmly and safely evacuated the iconic building, are now being provided hotel access, with patrons below the 22nd floor being allowed to return to guest accommodations. Many of the 113 firefighters assigned to this incident are now working closely with hotel staff to manage residual smoke on Floors 22-26 and localized water removal on Floors 21 and 22. LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Erik Scott is en route (ETA 8:00 AM) to assist media.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC14 CM22 EA1 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E220 E27 E273 E289 E3 E4 E447 E9 EM1 H2 H3 H4 HA2 HA3 HA4 HR3 RA10 RA803 RA889 SQ21 T10 T11 T20 T3 T39 T73 T89 T9 UR88 UR89; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 09/12/2021 INC#0408

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0408; 06:49AM; 404 S Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/3lk0y3o; Downtown; PRELIM: Fire in one room on the 22nd floor of the 25 story Westin Bonaventure Hotel being held by fire sprinklers.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC14 CM22 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E220 E27 E273 E289 E3 E4 E447 E9 EM1 H2 H3 H4 HA2 HA3 HA4 HR3 RA10 RA803 RA889 SQ21 T10 T11 T20 T3 T39 T73 T89 T9 UR88 UR89; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Structure Fire 09/09/2021 INC#1420

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#1420; 07:17PM; 566 S San Pedro St; https://bit.ly/38WmPPa; Downtown; First arriving 40 LAFD Firefighters took just 14 minutes to access, confine and extinguish fire in one 3rd floor room at The Weingart Center, a 10 story residential high-rise providing transitional services to the homeless. Functional fire sprinklers held flames within the burning unit, as the fire alarm system alerted occupants of the 133,882 square-foot building in time to safely evacuate without injury. No injury reported. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC13 BC5 E203 E209 E210 E3 E4 E447 E5 E9 EM1 EM11 HR3 RA11 RA209 RA9 SQ21 T10 T27 T3 T9 UR27 UR88; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey