Alerts

Update Trench Rescue Complete - 02/05/2022 INC#0575

Update Complete - Trench Rescue; INC#0575; 11:30AM; 9031 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/3GwFIGF; #SunValley; The second of two adult male construction workers involved in an unspecified purpose trenching project in the side yard of a single family home has been skillfully freed (in 77 minutes) by specially trained and equipped LAFD rescuers. He remains conscious and alert, and is receiving on-site medical treatment for leg injuries as he is being prepared for LAFD ambulance transport to a regional trauma center. His briefly trapped co-worker, who escaped the trench prior to LAFD arrival, is now at a regional trauma center being treated for non-life threatening leg injuries. A third person at the scene (unknown age / gender / affiliation / circumstances) later came forward with a complaint of back pain, and has been taken to an area hospital for clinical care. The "concrete slab" that fell with soil into the 4' deep trench with "makeshift shoring", trapping the men, was from a section of walkway on the private property. Media Inquiries: Cal-OSHA and L.A. Department of Building & Safety; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E24 E260 E289 E7 E77 E88 EM14 HR3 RA7 RA77 RA88 RA889 T60 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 02/05/2022 INC#0672

Structure Fire; INC#0672; 11:20AM; 1715 S Santa Ana Bl; https://bit.ly/3J7qJ7W; #Watts; PRELIM: Outside fire had extended into the basement of a two-story church on LAFD arrival.; FS 65; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; AR1 BC13 E21 E233 E264 E33 RA65 RA865 T33 T64; CH9; 13; Brian Humphrey

Fatal Traffic Collision 02/05/2022 INC#0646

Fatal Traffic Collision; INC#0646; 11:00AM; 17009 Foothill Blvd; https://bit.ly/3gxcixn; Sylmar; One motorcycle rider (unknown age / gender / affiliation / circumstances) is deceased at scene. No other patients. One of more lanes of roadway will be closed in and near the area until LAPD and Coroner operations are complete, unknown duration. Motorists: expect congestion and delay, avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Detours are readily available. Monitor traffic reports on news radio. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #1714) and Coroner.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E298 E91 RA91 T98; CH8; Brian Humphrey

Update Trench Rescue 02/05/2022 INC#0575

Update Trench Rescue; INC#0575; 10:30AM; 9031 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/3GwFIGF; #SunValley; Address corrected from Snelling Street. Two adult male construction workers were involved in an unspecified purpose trenching project in the side yard of a single family home, when the wall of a 4' deep trench that had "makeshift shoring" gave way, including soil and a concrete slab from a nearby sidewalk. One of the men escaped the trench with a leg injury prior to LAFD arrival, and is now being evaluated by paramedics. His conscious and alert co-worker remains in the trench, his leg(s) trapped by the aforementioned soil and concrete. LAFD responders, including those specially trained, certified and equipped for Urban Search and Rescue, are now at scene stabilizing the trench, providing concurrent medical care, and preparing to safely extract the trapped man. ; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E24 E260 E289 E7 E77 E88 EM14 HR3 RA7 RA77 RA88 RA889 T60 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17, 18; Brian Humphrey

Trench Rescue 02/05/2022 INC#0575

Trench Rescue; INC#0575; 10:13AM; 11802 W Snelling St; https://bit.ly/3oNVozt; #SunValley; PRELIM: 2 Construction Workers trapped in a trench in a residential neighborhood; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 BC14 E24 E260 E289 E7 E77 E88 EM14 HR3 RA7 RA77 RA889 T60 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - #TowneFire - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 02/05/2022 INC#0204

Knockdown - #TowneFire - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0204; 04:40AM; 784 S Crocker St; https://bit.ly/3smceWS; #Downtown; 112 Firefighters took just 72 minutes in well-coordinated offensive operations to access, confine and fully extinguish an exterior rubbish fire that had upon their arrival extended within and soon heavily involved contents, including stacked storage inside one unit of a one story row of businesses. The fire was skillfully confined to the single textile firm, with the two immediately adjoining businesses spared from fire extension. No injuries were reported. The specific cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 BC5 CM22 E10 E14 E17 E2 E20 E201 E203 E209 E210 E227 E27 E52 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 HE1 HR3 RA209 RA27 RA810 RA827 RA9 RA900 RS3 SQ21 T1 T10 T27 T3 T9 UR27 UR88; CH9; 13 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire #TowneFire 02/05/2022 INC#0204

Update #TowneFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0204; 04:23AM; 784 S Crocker St; https://bit.ly/3smceWS; Downtown; With 112 LAFD personnel assigned in offensive firefighting operations against heavy fire, this incident has escalated to Greater Alarm status and if formally known as the Towne Fire.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 BC5 CM22 E10 E14 E17 E2 E20 E201 E203 E209 E210 E227 E27 E52 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 HR3 RA209 RA27 RA810 RA827 RA9 RA900 SQ21 T1 T10 T27 T3 T9 UR27 UR88; CH9; 13 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 02/05/2022 INC#0204

Structure Fire; INC#0204; 03:28AM; 784 S Crocker St; https://bit.ly/3smceWS; #Downtown; PRELIM: Outside rubbish fire extended into a one (textile?) business in a one-story row of commercial businesses.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC13 CM22 E10 E17 E2 E203 E209 E210 E9 EM1 RA810 RA9 RA900 SQ21 T10 T3 T9; CH9; 13; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Structure Fire 02/03/2022 INC#1633

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#1633; 09:51PM; 8803 S Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/3J0kQt0; #VermontVista; 46 Firefighters took just 19 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish a vehicle fire which had extended to two units of a seven unit one-story motel building, one of several buildings on premises. The fire was prevented from entering the attic, where only smoke was present. One civilian now being evaluated at scene for non-life threatening injury. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC11 BC13 CM22 E21 E233 E264 E266 E33 E64 E65 EM13 RA33 RA833 T33 T64 T66; CH9; 14; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 02/03/2022 INC#1633

Structure Fire; INC#1633; 09:32PM; 8803 S Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/3J0kQt0; #VermontVista; PRELIM: Vehicle fire has extended into one or more rooms and attic at a one-story motel.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E233 E264 E33 E64 E65 RA33 RA833 T33 T64; CH9; 14; Brian Humphrey