Alerts

Flooding 10/28/2016

Flooding; 03:58PM; 815 Las Lomas Ave; https://goo.gl/maps/Qy73vanBZm62; Pacific Palisades; Approx 200' of residential street damaged including buckling of the pavement. Water flowed into the storm drains, which were able to keep up with the flow. No structures damaged. Several vehicles were moved as a precaution. No injury. DWP assisting shutting down the water and DOT assisting with traffic control; FS 69; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC9 E269 T69; Erik Scott

Update Confined Space Rescue #SanYsidroRescue COMPLETE 10/27/2016

Update #SanYsidroRescue *COMPLETE* Confined Space Rescue; 09:35AM; 1600 San Ysidro Dr; internal:/; #BeverlyCrest the rescue has been successfully completed; a 30 year-old M delivery truck driver bringing steel rebar to the residential construction site exited his truck; He apparently stepped on plywood covering one of several deep holes on the property; He fell as many as 50' down the 24" diameter hole, landing feet first on compacted soil; LAFD Urban Search and Rescue specialists worked with LAFD neighborhood firefighters to: secure the site, introduce fresh air into the hole via a confined space ventilation system, assess the man's physical predicament, establish communications (first verbally and later via radio they lowered to him) to keep him from becoming in greater peril; He remained conscious with minor injury and was able to assist LAFD in placing a harness secured to a rope around his body; Firefighters used an aerial ladder truck in a crane-like fashion, and delicately raised him to ground level with the fire truck's winch; The man was brought to ground level at 9:35AM, and is in fair condition, with lacerations to his head and face; He has been taken to an area hospital by LAFD Paramedics for further evaluation; CalIOSHA has been notified and will be handling any investigation; NFD; Brian Humphrey

Update Confined Space Rescue 10/27/2016

Update Confined Space Rescue; 08:38AM; 1600 San Ysidro Dr; internal:/; in #BeverlyCrest now known as #SanYsidroRescue; Brian Humphrey

Update Confined Space Rescue STREET CLOSURE for 10/27/2016

Update *STREET CLOSURE* for Confined Space Rescue; 08:38AM; 1600 San Ysidro Dr; https://goo.gl/maps/9JdNgsaeziK2; #BeverlyCrest; San Ysidro Dr will be closed to all traffic in both directions between Elderidge Dr and Peavine Dr until LAFD operations complete; Unknown duration; Motorists: expect congestion and delay, avoid area and consider alternate route; Detours are available, monitor traffic reports on news radio; NFD; Brian Humphrey

Confined Space Rescue 10/27/2016

Confined Space Rescue; 08:38AM; 1600 San Ysidro Dr; https://goo.gl/maps/9JdNgsaeziK2; #BeverlyCrest; PRELIM: "Construction Worker" trapped in 24" diameter x 50' deep excavation; NFD (No Further Details); FS 71; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; CH: 7; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Hiker in Distress 10/22/2016

Update Hiker in Distress; 08:14PM; Santa Monica Mountains; internal:/; #BackboneTrail #RogersRoadTrail; Four uninjured (young adult?) hikers, guided by 30 million candlepower spotlight on LAFD copter were able to traverse canyon and have been safely rescued by LAFD ground crews; NFD; Brian Humphrey

Hiker in Distress 10/22/2016

Hiker in Distress; 07:17PM; Santa Monica Mountains; https://goo.gl/maps/kUdJ2C8DYh62; #BackboneTrail #RogersRoadTrail; Four uninjured (young adult?) hikers unable to proceed in darkness; Plan A: LAFD copter has hikers visible, will assist (hoist or land if possible) to bring them to safety; NFD; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Dispatched Units: E19 E269 T69 RA69 RH114 BC9 E69 E90 H2 H3 BP19; CH: 7; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 10/21/2016

Update Structure Fire; 09:56PM; 4057 Sea View Av; internal:/; #MtWashington; Despite a dawn-to-dusk effort today by dozens of firefighters, assisted by a trio of cadaver detection canines that led to the movement-by-hand of tons of smoldering debris, Investigators have yet to discover human remains within the tons of burnt rubble perched precariously on a Sea View Avenue hillside that once comprised a 9,111 square-foot three story home that burned fiercely Thursday night. LAFD will remain at the scene again tonight to protect the neighborhood by stabilizing debris and extinguishing hot spots. Early Saturday, the Fire Department will bring in heavy equipment, including an excavator, to continue the dolorous task of deconstructing the home in the hope of finding the remains of an 84 year-old resident who is strongly believed to be deceased in the rubble. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The men and women of LAFD thank the Mount Washington community for their support, and apologize for any inconvenience this prolonged effort has caused.; Brian Humphrey

Rescue 10/21/2016

Rescue; 05:23PM; 908 N Bel Air Rd; internal:/; #BelAir #BelAirRescue; We're saddened to report that at 5:23 PM, the worker was determined by LAFD to be beyond medical help, and is dead at the scene; The LAFD will assist the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner with the discrete and dignified removal of his remains; Appropriate photos and video of LAFD operations will be posted for your use at the @LAFDtalk Twitter account; LAFD PIO is still at scene; Further media inquiries, especially those related to the victim's identity, cause, time and manner of death, as well as compliance with industrial regulations should be directed to the Coroner and CalOSHA; NFD; Brian Humphrey

Rescue 10/21/2016

Rescue; 04:50PM; 908 N Bel Air Rd; internal:/; #BelAir #BelAirRescue; LAFD USAR (Urban Search & Rescue) specialists consider this a rescue until all hope has passed; They determined the patient, a general laborer, is 50' (fifty) feet deep in the 4' diameter sump well, they are now lowering a specially equipped/trained LAFD member to make a medical assessment; MEDIA NOTE: The property owner has prohibited media access to his property. LAFD PIO's can meet reporters streetside for interviews; Please call LAFD Media Desk 213.485.5162 to coordinate on-site media assistance; NFD; CH: 7; 16,18; Brian Humphrey