Alerts

KNOCKDOWN Rubbish Fire 04/24/2022 INC#0429

KNOCKDOWN Rubbish Fire; INC#0429; 08:51AM; Wb Santa Monica Fy; https://bit.ly/3LeU0Pj; Downtown; KNOCKDOWN: 83 firefighters extinguished the fire in one hour and 19 minutes with no injuries reported. The large amount of pallets stored under the freeway created a challenge in reaching the seat of the fire. Forklifts on scene were used to move the extinguished pallets so firefighters could continue to make their way in and fully extinguished the fire. CHP will handle the re-opening of the freeway, drivers are advised to check https://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx for updates. LAFD Arson is responding for a *possible* witness to the fire cause. No further details.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 CM22 E1 E14 E15 E17 E2 E201 E202 E203 E210 E211 E221 E25 E4 E9 EA1 EM1 RA17 RA25 T1 T10 T11 T2 T21 T3 T9; CH7; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Rubbish Fire 04/24/2022 INC#0429

Update Rubbish Fire; INC#0429; 08:14AM; Wb Santa Monica Fy; https://bit.ly/3LeU0Pj; Downtown; With pallets stacked all the way from the ground to the freeway, there is a significant amount of fuel to burn. Firefighters made access to both sides of the freeway to use large diameter handlines/appliances. The amount of smoke created is causing a zero-visibility environment as firefighters continue to work their way in and make progress. The 10FWY remains closed and drivers are advised to plan alternate routes. There are now 83 firefighters assigned to this incident. The freeway itself is the primary exposure with some commercial buildings threatened but not currently exposed. No injuries reported. ; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC13 CM22 E1 E14 E15 E17 E2 E201 E202 E203 E210 E211 E221 E25 E4 E9 EA1 EM1 RA17 T1 T10 T11 T2 T21 T3 T9; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Rubbish Fire 04/24/2022 INC#0429

Rubbish Fire; INC#0429; 07:32AM; Wb Santa Monica Fy x Lawrence St; https://bit.ly/3LeU0Pj; Downtown; A large amount of pallets and rubbish burning under the freeway is creating significant smoke which will impact driver safety, therefore the CHP is shutting down the 10 Freeway in both directions until it is safe to re-open. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes. Additional resources were requested to aid in accessing the area from both sides. No injuries reported. The 9-1-1 call was received at 7:32AM. LAPD Inc# 1204 CHP Log# 0851; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E25 E4 E9; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Technical Rescue 04/22/2022 INC#1005

Technical Rescue; INC#1005; 03:06PM; 3711 E Baldwin St; https://bit.ly/36D1e0s; Lincoln Heights; A vehicle rolled down a small embankment and is 'wedged' between apartment buildings. There are no injuries and no one is entrapped. LAFD Heavy Rescue will likely use the hook to remove the vehicle. There does not appear to be any structural damage to the building (superficial damage to a patio). No further updates anticipated.; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC2 E16 E201 E203 E227 EM13 HR3 RA2 RA827 RA85 T1 T27 T3 UR27 UR88; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/21/2022 INC#1550

Structure Fire; INC#1550; 09:39PM; 300 E Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3L4WYG7; Historic South-Central; Firefighters responded to a three story, center hall apartment building with nothing showing upon arrival. Fire attack made entry and located smoke from one unit. Inside the unit they found 'food on the stove'. There was no fire, only the smoke from the burnt food. Upon searching the unit, they located an adult patient down on the bathroom floor. Firefighter/Paramedics immediately initiated advanced life saving medical aid. Sadly, the patient was determined dead on scene and not considered to be related to the smoke in the unit. (age/gender unknown at this time). The incident will be turned over to LAPD and LA County Coroner for the death investigation. The 9-1-1 call was received at 9:13PM. No further details.; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC11 E14 E209 E210 E9 RA10 RA810 T10 T9; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/21/2022 INC#1285

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1285; 05:52PM; 2034 E Violet St; https://bit.ly/3vtsW8c; Downtown; KNOCKDOWN: 39 firefighters extinguished the fire in 17 mins with no injuries reported. There was a small amount of extension into one structure (contents only). One additional vehicle was destroyed by fire, next to the RV. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details. ; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E17 E202 E209 E4 E9 RA17 RA209 SQ21 T2 T9; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/21/2022 INC#1285

Structure Fire; INC#1285; 05:35PM; 915 S Santa Fe Av; https://bit.ly/3Ou5q3B; Downtown; RV in an alley is fully involved in fire and exposing a commercial building. Firefighters are getting water on the fire and are also checking for possible extension into the building. ; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E17 E202 E209 E4 E9 RA17 RA209 SQ21 T2 T9; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Red Line vs Pedestrian 04/21/2022 INC#0995

Red Line vs Pedestrian; INC#0995; 02:29PM; 899 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/2UzBdZG; Downtown; Firefighters are on scene and located one person under the train, in critical condition. The patient was not entrapped and was removed from under the train. Firefighter/paramedics are providing advanced life-saving care as the patient is readied for transport. Age/gender is unknown at this time. Any further questions are referred to LAPD Inc# 2901 and Metro Los Angeles.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC13 E13 E203 E210 E211 E215 E9 EM1 HR3 RA10 SQ21 T10 T11 T15 T3 T9; CH7; 15; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/20/2022 INC#1436

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1436; 08:26PM; 730 S Manhattan Pl; https://bit.ly/3OrdVNa; Koreatown; KNOCKDOWN: 73 firefighters extinguished the fire in just 23 minutes. Crews held the blaze and prevented it from extending to the exposed building. No injuries reported. The cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 4; BC1 BC11 BC18 BC5 CM22 E10 E13 E211 E226 E227 E229 E26 E261 E27 E29 E52 EM1 EM11 EM14 HR3 RA26 RA29 RA52 RA826 SQ21 T11 T26 T27 T29 T61 UR27 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/20/2022 INC#1436

Update Structure Fire; INC#1436; 08:03PM; 698 S Western Av; https://bit.ly/3OrDRIb; Koreatown; The 2nd story is fully involved in fire. This is now a defensive operation. They are conducting a transitional attack (from the exterior) to knock back the bulk of the fire before continuing the attack. Firefighters are working to defend the exposed building to the South from damage. No injuries reported. ; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC1 BC11 BC18 BC5 CM22 E10 E13 E211 E226 E227 E229 E26 E261 E27 E29 E52 EM1 EM11 EM14 HR3 RA26 RA29 RA52 RA826 T11 T26 T27 T29 T61 UR27 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Margaret Stewart