Alerts

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

Train vs Pedestrian 10/07/2021 INC#0389

Train vs Pedestrian; INC#0389; 08:07AM; 301 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/3AkEmf7; East Hollywood; One person was struck by a Redline train. LAFD responded down into the tunnel where there incident occurred to, sadly, find the person deceased. LAFD will remain on scene to assist with body recovery. Unknown age/gender/circumstances. Nothing further.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 BC13 E13 E220 E52 E6 EM11 HR3 RA52 RA6 T20 UR88; CH7; Nicholas Prange

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

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/06/2021 INC#0579

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0579; 10:41AM; 3767 S Wall St; https://bit.ly/2Yp7uV0; Historic South-Central; KNOCKDOW 26 firefighters extinguished an attic fire in 15 minutes. The fire is contained to the attic and prevented from spreading down into the living area of the structure. Primary search is clear and there are no injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details. C; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E14 E210 E215 E46 RA14 RA815 T10 T15; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 10/06/2021 INC#0579

Structure Fire; INC#0579; 10:26AM; 3767 S Wall S; https://bit.ly/3DhIv5n; Historic South-Central; One story, single family dwelling with heavy fire showing from one side of the structure (probable attic fire). Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E14 E210 E215 E46 RA14 RA815 T10 T15; CH9; 13; 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

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/05/2021 INC#0258

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0258; 06:18AM; 5228 E Buchanan St; https://bit.ly/3ldS1QW; Highland Park; KNOCKDOWN: 26 firefighters extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported. Crews conducted salvage operations to protect the interior of the home from water damage while fire attack got handlines into the attic space to extinguished the flames. All occupants were evacuated upon LAFD arrival. The fire was prevented from extending down into the interior of the residence. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC2 E212 E250 E42 E55 RA47 RA850 T12 T50; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 10/05/2021 INC#0258

Structure Fire; INC#0258; 06:18AM; 5228 E Buchanan St; https://bit.ly/3ldS1QW; Highland Park; One story, single family dwelling with fire showing from the attic. Firefighters are in the offensive mode and conducting a primary search to ensure all occupants are evacuated from the home. ; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC2 E212 E250 E42 E55 RA47 RA850 T12 T50; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/04/2021 INC#0348

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0348; 08:20AM; 833 S Beacon Av; https://bit.ly/3A3zk6A; Westlake; Firefighters made a coordinated attack between interior fire attack and rooftop ventilation to contain the fire to the building of origin. It took 45 firefighters 17 minutes to extinguish the flames. One patient is being treated for burn injuries on scene by firefighter paramedics. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC11 E10 E11 E13 E211 E235 E6 EM11 RA10 RA11 RA811 SQ21 T11 T35 T9; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange