Alerts

Update Traffic Collision with Entrapment 08/31/2018 INC#1521

Update Traffic Collision with Entrapment; INC#1521; 10:41PM; 246 W Washington Bl; internal:/; Washington Corridor; LAFD Heavy Rescue unit lifted cab of (loaded?) cement truck; Sedan was then able to be pulled back by firefighters, who used hydraulic rescue tools to remove the roof and strategically deconstruct the sedan to extricate Patient #1 = 25 y/o M driver and sole occupant, found conscious and alert (medical condition not specified) with legs trapped beneath the sedan dashboard; Patient #2 = Driver and sole occupant of cement truck that came to rest atop the car, was not trapped = 49 y/o M with minor head injury, in fair condition; Both to area hospital by LAFD ambulance; Investigation and Roadway Reopening Information: LAPD Central Traffic Division, Incident #5852; Restoration of Metro Blue Line service = Metro Los Angeles; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC1 E10 E14 E15 E210 E215 EM1 EM11 HR3 RA10 RA14 RA15 RA810 T10 T15; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision with Entrapment 08/31/2018 INC#1521

Traffic Collision with Entrapment; INC#1521; 10:10PM; 246 W Washington Bl; http://bit.ly/2PpGEma; Washington Corridor; PRELIM: Two patients total: Unspecified medical conditions; One person (sole occupant) remains trapped in compact vehicle following collision with "Cement Truck" and downed high voltage wires; The other patient (sole occupant) from cement truck is not trapped, and has lesser injuries; No fire; Incident will require temporary closure of Metro Blue Line (not involved) light rail tracks in both directions near Washington Blvd and Grand Ave and nearby street closures with congestion until LAFD operations complete; Unknown duration; Motorists: expect congestion and delay, avoid area and consider alternate route; Detours readily available, monitor traffic reports on news radio; Transit Users: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter for information; Media: LAPD Central Traffic Incident #5852; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; Radio Channels: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 08/30/2018 INC#0893

Update Structure Fire; INC#0893; 02:34PM; 2036 E Chavez Av; http://bit.ly/2NwABM4; Boyle Heights; KNOCKDOWN: 91 FF in 42 mins. Fire contained to two storage sheds behind the commercial buildings. The exposed commercial units have smoke only, no fire extension. LAFD Arson responding for the investigation. No injuries reported. No Further Details; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC13 BC5 CM22 E14 E2 E201 E202 E203 E209 E211 E227 E25 E27 E3 E4 E9 EM1 EM25 HR3 RA27 RA804 RA827 RA9 SQ21 T1 T11 T2 T27 T3 T9 UR27 UR88; CH9; 12 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 08/30/2018 INC#0893

Structure Fire; INC#0893; 01:52PM; 2036 E Chavez Av; http://bit.ly/2NwABM4; Boyle Heights; Row of commercial buildings with fire in (initial reports) two units. Additional resources requested. No injuries reported. ; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E2 E201 E202 E203 E25 E3 E9 RA804 RA9 SQ21 T1 T2 T3; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Confined Space Rescue 08/29/2018 INC#1769

Update Confined Space Rescue; INC#1769; 12:27AM; 231 W 2nd St; http://bit.ly/2PQZLXl; Downtown; Approximately 40 yo male patient with no significant injuries safely retrieved to the surface and will be evaluated by LAFD firefighter/paramedics for transport to local hospital. No Further Details and no further updates anticipated.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E203 E3 E4 E9 EM1 HR3 RA3 RA4 RA803 RA9 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Confined Space Rescue 08/29/2018 INC#1769

Confined Space Rescue; INC#1769; 11:54PM; 231 W 2nd St; http://bit.ly/2PQZLXl; Downtown; Initially called in as a confined space rescue of a person reportedly fallen down into a shaft at a construction site is updated as a civilian (not construction worker) with approximately a 20' fall at metro tunnel construction site. Firefighters using an on-site crane operated basket to safely bring patient to surface, this is not a technical confined space operation. Male patient's condition/age unk at this time. No Further Details.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E203 E3 E4 E9 EM1 HR3 RA3 RA4 RA803 RA9 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Rubbish Fire 08/29/2018 INC#0991

Rubbish Fire; INC#0991; 02:54PM; 1995 E 20th St; http://bit.ly/2PjzQ9w; Downtown; LAFD has two engines on scene with additional resources from LACoFD and Vernon FD handling approximately 2 acre grass fire along railroads. No structures threatened, no injuries reported. No Further Details and no additional updates from LAFD anticipated unless significant change occurs.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; E17 E209; CH7; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 08/28/2018 INC#0186

Structure Fire; INC#0186; 05:22AM; 444 S Los Angeles St; http://bit.ly/2P7XTYM; Downtown; 39 Firefighters took just 45 minutes to extinguish a contents fire inside a one story commercial building; No reported injuries; Cause and loss to be determined; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 E203 E209 E4 E9 RA209 RA809 RA9 SQ21 T3 T9; CH7; 12; Amy Bastman

Knockdown Structure Fire 08/27/2018 INC#1560

Knockdown Structure Fire; INC#1560; 11:34PM; 1421 S Los Angeles St; internal:/; Downtown; 54 Firefighters took just 26 minutes to confine the bulk of fire to a 20' x 30' shed-like addition containing storage at the rear of a clothing and accessories business; No injury; Cause and monetary loss to be determined; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC1 BC11 BC13 CM22 E10 E13 E209 E210 E215 E9 EM11 RA10 RA810 SQ21 T10 T15 T9 RA9; - Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 08/27/2018 INC#1560

Structure Fire; INC#1560; 11:08PM; 1421 S Los Angeles St; http://bit.ly/2MRmzrj; Downtown; PRELIM: Fire in one unit in a row of 1 (and 2?) story businesses; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Radio Channels: 9; 12; - Brian Humphrey