Alerts

Update Explosion 10/12/2018 INC#0365

Update Explosion; INC#0365; 11:26AM; 630 S Shatto Pl; http://bit.ly/2EpC3zQ; Koreatown; The smoldering fire remaining in one of the electrical vaults was safely extinguished. LAFD Hazardous Materials Squads continually monitored the explosive gas levels which diminished over the morning and are now below any level of concern. SoCal Gas, LAPD and LA DWP worked together with LAFD to ensure all hazards were identified and mitigated, keeping all those in the area safe. The LAFD is now releasing resources and the scene is being transitioned to DWP control. ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS = DWP. ; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC1 BC11 BC5 E13 E21 E211 E221 E229 E295 E6 E95 PI2 RA11 RA811 SQ21 SQ95 T11 T21 T29 T95; CH7; 12 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 10/12/2018 INC#0365

Update Explosion; INC#0365; 10:15AM; 630 S Shatto Pl; http://bit.ly/2EpC3zQ; Koreatown; LAFD responded to a reported leaking natural gas and arrived on scene to find one electrical vault with signs of explosion. Shortly after arriving, a 2nd electrical vault explosion occurred. LAFD has evaluated two adult female patients. One declined LAFD transport and a 2nd (was in the vicinity of the 2nd vault explosion) sustained minor injuries and was transported in fair condition. The Redline was investigated and no safety hazards were determined, the stop is fully operational. Natural gas is still noticeable in the area and LAFD, SoCal Gas and DWP are working together to identify and mitigate any safety hazards. LAFD is providing fire suppression support to DWP for the vault with smoldering fire still present. No evacuation orders in place at this time but LAFD is prepared with contingency plans if necessary. Road closures: 6th Street from S Westmoreland Av to Vermont, Shatto Pl from 5th to Wilshire. PIO enroute to Command Post for any media inquires. Command Post on Shatto Pl north of 6th St. No Further Details.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 BC5 E13 E211 E229 E295 E6 E95 RA11 RA811 SQ21 SQ95 T11 T29 T95; CH7; 12 17; Margaret Stewart

Natural Gas Leak 10/12/2018 INC#0365

Natural Gas Leak; INC#0365; 08:22AM; 630 S Shatto Pl; http://bit.ly/2EpC3zQ; Koreatown; Initial report of leaking natural gas updated to explosion at 2 electrical vaults. One adult female evaluated for injuries and declined LAFD transport. No other injuries reported. LAFD is cordoned off area for safety and awaiting DWP arrival. Affected area near Redline but no smoke or fire reported. No Further Details. ; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 E211 E6 RA11 T11; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Jumper 10/11/2018 INC#1149

Jumper; INC#1149; 05:00PM; 1605 N Eastlake Av; http://bit.ly/2pMvay2; Boyle Heights; Approximately 16 y/o male threatening to jump from a three story building is safely in custody; Patient lowered with a truck litter basket operation and is being transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics for evaluation; No further information; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC2 E1 E16 E2 E201 E202 EM11 RA1 RA801 T1 T2; CH7; 13; Amy Bastman

Jumper 10/11/2018 INC#1143

Jumper; INC#1143; 04:57PM; 458 S Figueroa St; http://bit.ly/2yuzfLq; Downtown; Person threatening to jump from a bridge is safely in custody and being transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC11 E10 E203 E210 E211 E3 EM1 RA10 RA3 RA810 T10 T11 T3; CH7; 12; Amy Bastman

Update Explosion Incident Details 10/11/2018 INC#0730

Update Incident Details Explosion; INC#0730; 12:36PM; 1139 S Lorena St; http://bit.ly/2EaSIqu; Boyle Heights; The incident is now static with several fire companies being released from the scene; The explosion within or near the one-story home caused structural damage to the walls and roof, as well as the interior of the home; An approximate 45 y/o male patient was transported to a local trauma center in critical condition; Department of Building and Safety responding; Cause has not been determined at this time; PIO Captain Scott and PIO Captain Silverman on-scene; No further information; FS 25; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 CM21 CM22 E17 E2 E202 E203 E25 E3 EM1 PI1 PI3 PI4 RA2 RA25 SQ21 T2 T3 UR3; CH7; 12; Amy Bastman

Update Explosion 10/11/2018 INC#0730

Update Explosion; INC#0730; 12:36PM; 1139 S Lorena St; http://bit.ly/2EaSIqu; Boyle Heights; Explosion within or near a one-story home causing structural damage; One patient (unknown age/ gender) in critical condition being transported to a local hospital; Adjacent structures being evacuated; Cause is unknown at this time; FS 25; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 CM22 E17 E2 E202 E203 E25 PI3 RA2 RA25 SQ21 T2 T3 UR3; CH7; 12; Amy Bastman

Explosion 10/11/2018 INC#0730

Explosion; INC#0730; 12:36PM; 1139 S Lorena St; http://bit.ly/2EaSIqu; Boyle Heights; Evidence of an explosion with one patient (unknown age/ gender/ condition) and structural damage; Unknown cause at this time; No further information; FS 25; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E17 E2 E202 E25 RA2 RA25 SQ21 T2; CH7; 12; Amy Bastman

Injury 10/10/2018 INC#4003

Injury; INC#4003; 05:20AM; SB 101 FY X BROADWAY; internal:/; Downtown; One person found dead on the southbound side of the 101 Freeway; Unknown age/ gender/ circumstances of patient; Several lanes closed with CHP on-scene for an unknown duration; No further information; Motorists: expect congestion and delay, avoid area and consider alternate route; Detours readily available, monitor traffic reports on news radio; Media Inquiries: CHP Log #327; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; E3 RA3; CH: 4; Amy Bastman

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 10/09/2018 INC#1408

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1408; 08:41PM; 101 E Av 26; http://bit.ly/2ORcXxq; Lincoln Heights; 84 LAFD Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames inside one unit of a three-story center hallway apartment building with two floors of residential apartments over commercial; Fire was on the second floor and extinguished in just 22 minutes; One patient (unknown age/ gender) transported to a local hospital with reported burns in unknown condition; Cause/ Loss TBD; PIO David Ortiz and Peter Sanders en-route; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC2 BC5 CM22 E1 E16 E2 E201 E202 E203 E212 E250 E3 E450 E47 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 RA1 RA2 RA3 RA47 RA801 RA809 SQ21 T1 T12 T2 T3 T50 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13; Amy Bastman