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Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 05:27AM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; A press conference will be held at 7:00AM at 1820 Cesar Chavez Ave. Representatives from White Memorial and LAFD will be speaking. 17 critical patients have been transported with more patients being prepared for transport. The movement of the non-critical patients to other facilities within White Memorial is continuing. Those with family members at the Specialty Care Center (the only building affected) can contact the main White Memorial number for information 323-268-5000.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC10 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM21 CM22 E1 E10 E11 E12 E14 E15 E16 E17 E2 E201 E202 E203 E209 E210 E220 E235 E25 E260 E3 E4 E44 E47 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 PI3 PI4 RA1 RA11 RA12 RA15 RA2 RA20 RA209 RA21 RA246 RA25 RA266 RA3 RA35 RA4 RA46 RA47 RA57 RA76 RA79 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA82 RA86 RA9 RA900 SO1 T1 T10 T2 T20 T3 T35 T60 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 03:50AM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; The incident is stabilizing with an updated count for patients requiring LAFD transport of 21. The transportation is underway. The bulk of the 241 patients will be moved to the South Tower at White Memorial as only the Specialty Care Center was affected by the power outage. LAFD is able to release some of the rescue ambulances back to their respective districts. Any questions regarding the power outage are referred to White Memorial. Media staging remains at Michigan Ave x N Boyle Ave.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC10 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM21 CM22 E1 E10 E11 E12 E14 E15 E16 E17 E2 E201 E202 E203 E209 E210 E220 E235 E25 E260 E3 E4 E44 E47 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 PI3 PI4 RA1 RA11 RA12 RA15 RA2 RA20 RA209 RA21 RA25 RA3 RA35 RA4 RA46 RA47 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA9 RA900 SO1 T1 T10 T2 T20 T3 T35 T60 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 02:12AM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; A total of 241 patients are affected by the power outage in one building (Specialty Care Center) at White Memorial Hospital campus. A total of 30 patients deemed critical requiring LAFD ambulance transportation to a new hospital. Firefighters are bringing them down to the ground floor, assisting ventilations as required, for transport. The remaining 211 patients are non-critical and will be moved to a different building on campus (South Tower). LAFD will assist White Memorial staff, as needed, in the move. Any questions regarding the outage are referred to White Memorial. LAFD Media staging remains at Michigan Av x N Boyle Ave.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM21 CM22 E1 E10 E11 E14 E15 E16 E17 E2 E201 E202 E203 E209 E210 E220 E235 E25 E3 E4 E44 E47 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 PI3 PI4 RA1 RA11 RA12 RA15 RA2 RA20 RA209 RA21 RA25 RA3 RA35 RA4 RA46 RA47 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA9 RA900 SO1 T1 T10 T2 T20 T3 T35 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 01:48AM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; The power outage is only affecting one building (Specialty Care Center) on the White Memorial campus. An estimated 30 patients are identified as critical, requiring transport to one of the designated hospitals. This includes some pediatric and OB/GYN patients. The bulk of the patients in the facility are non critical and can be moved to another building on the campus. Media staging is Michigan Ave x N Boyle Ave IMPORTANT NOTE: Please ensure all roads are kept CLEAR for ambulance traffic.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM21 CM22 E1 E10 E11 E14 E15 E16 E17 E2 E201 E202 E203 E209 E210 E220 E235 E25 E3 E4 E44 E47 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 PI3 PI4 RA1 RA11 RA12 RA15 RA2 RA20 RA209 RA21 RA25 RA3 RA35 RA4 RA46 RA47 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA9 RA900 SO1 T1 T10 T2 T20 T3 T35 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 12:54AM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; LAFD is working with White Memorial staff and identifying prioritization of patients requiring transport to a new hospital with those on ventilators (assisted breathing) receiving top priority. Due to the power outage, firefighters must physically transport patients down from upper floors to awaiting ambulances. Initial focus on 11 identified patients. LAFD PIO CII Cody Weireter is enroute to assist with media availability, however questions regarding their standard operating procedures in the case of (what is called an) internal disaster are referred to White Memorial. ; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E2 E201 E202 E209 E220 E3 E4 E9 EM1 EM11 EM13 RA1 RA11 RA12 RA15 RA2 RA20 RA209 RA21 RA25 RA3 RA35 RA4 RA46 RA47 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA9 RA900 T1 T2 T20 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 11:45PM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; Power outage at White Memorial hospital requiring evacuation of patients on ventilators (assisted breathing). Exact number of patients needed evacuation is being determined. LAFD will assist in both caring for patients and transporting them to designated hospitals. Any questions regarding the power outage and their standard operation in such scenario are referred to White Memorial.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 CM20 CM22 E2 E201 E202 E4 EM1 EM11 EM13 RA1 RA2 RA25 RA4 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA9 RA900 T1 T2 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Greater Alarm Structure Fire 08/20/2023 INC#0279

KNOCKDOWN Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0279; 05:03AM; 417 S Colyton St; https://bit.ly/3KNeXCF; #DowntownLA; Firefighters responded to a one-story commercial building with heavy fire inside, threatening an adjacent three-story residential apartment building. Fire crews engaged in a defensive fire fight (from the exterior). Crews ascended ladders to the roof and (defensively) cut strips in the roof (trench cut) to limit the horizontal spread. Firefighters set up heavy streams, including 2.5-inch hand lines, portable monitors, and wagon batteries (deck guns). Ultimately, 98 firefighters skillfully contained the intense fire to only the unit of origin, and extinguished the flames in 47 minutes. No damage was sustained by the adjacent buildings. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC2 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E11 E17 E2 E202 E203 E209 E210 E211 E220 E227 E25 E3 E9 EA1 EM1 HR3 PI3 RA17 RA3 RA4 RA803 RA809 SO1 SQ21 T10 T11 T2 T20 T27 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 08/20/2023 INC#0279

Structure Fire; INC#0279; 04:16AM; 840 E 4th St; https://bit.ly/44fGcwH; #DowntownLA; One-story row of commercials with fire showing from one unit. Defensive mode. ; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E17 E2 E202 E209 E210 E211 E227 E25 E3 E9 EM1 HR3 RA3 RA4 RA803 RA809 SO1 SQ21 T10 T11 T2 T27 T9 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire - Now Out 08/20/2023 INC#0128

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0128; 01:41AM; 2945 W Av 35; https://bit.ly/44j4YMD; #GlassellPark; Firefighters responded to a one-story residential garage with heavy fire showing. Twenty-four LAFD Firefighters, operating in defensive mode (from the exterior) extinguished the flames in 22 minutes. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation. ; FS 50; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC2 E12 E201 E250 E44 E450 RA56 RA850 T1 T50; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 08/19/2023 INC#1262

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1262; 05:59PM; 1214 E King Bl; https://bit.ly/3skIehX; #CentralAlameda; Firefighters located a small attic fire in the rear of the home. Prior to making access to the attic, firefighters ensured all occupants were out of the structure, and then moved belongings/furniture to one area of each room and covered them to protect from smoke and water damage (salvage operations). Firefighters then made access through the ceiling and roof to the attic space, and extinguished the fire. Ultimately, it took 22 firefighters 15 minutes. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 E14 E21 E221 RA21 SO1 SQ21 T21; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange