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Update Major Emergency Structure Fire 07/12/2023 INC#1353

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#1353; 06:30PM; 7764 W Hollywood Bl; https://bit.ly/3pCoi9m; #Hollywood; With 109 LAFD Firefighters currently assigned, assisted by neighboring Los Angeles County Firefighters in Automatic Aid, this now hour-long offensive firefight has escalated to Major Emergency status. The fire initially reported as a pair of vehicles burning in a carport, has extended to involve two of three nearly identical side-by-side apartment buildings, including the thirty-two unit, 18,900 square foot two-story apartment building of fire origin - where flames , which had extended to the large common attic on LAFD arrival, caused severe damage to the attic and second floor, including structural compromise and partial collapse. Flames from that building extended to stubbornly involve the attic of one of the nearly identical adjoining apartment buildings, which continues to burn. The woman earlier rescued by first arriving LAFD personnel, and described as being in fair condition with unspecified injuries, has been taken to an area hospital. No other injuries have been confirmed.; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC18 BC5 CE83 CM20 CM22 CM52 E11 E203 E220 E226 E227 E229 E235 E261 E27 E278 E29 E3 E41 E61 E88 E97 EA1 EM11 EM14 EM9 HR3 PH1 RA41 RA52 RA76 RA82 RA97 SQ21 T20 T26 T27 T29 T3 T35 T61 T78 UR3 UR88 + LACoFD BC1 E7 LF8; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire 07/12/2023 INC#1353

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1353; 06:00PM; 7764 W Hollywood Bl; https://bit.ly/3pCoi9m; #Hollywood; With 88 LAFD Firefighters assigned in offensive firefighting operations, assisted by Los Angeles County Firefighters responding in Automatic Aid, this fire has escalated to Greater Alarm status. Firefighters are working to contain the flames to the thirty-two unit, 18,900 square foot two-story apartment building of fire origin, which has experienced structural compromise from the intense flames. The woman earlier rescued by first arriving LAFD personnel, and described as being in fair condition with unspecified injuries, continues to be medically assessed at scene. ; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 BC18 BC5 CE83 CM20 CM22 CM52 E203 E220 E226 E227 E235 E261 E27 E29 E3 E41 E61 E97 EA1 EM11 EM14 EM9 HR3 RA41 RA52 RA76 RA82 RA97 T20 T26 T27 T3 T35 T61 UR3 UR88 + LACoFD; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 07/12/2023 INC#1353

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1353; 05:21PM; 7764 W Hollywood Bl; https://bit.ly/3pCoi9m; #Hollywood; PRELIM: Initial report of two vehicles ablaze in the carport of a two-story garden style apartment building, with fire having extended into and fully involved the structure's attic on LAFD arrival. Firefighters have discovered and are rescuing one female civilian (undetermined injuries) from the second floor. An offensive firefight continues. ; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 BC18 BC5 CM20 CM22 CM52 E203 E227 E235 E261 E27 E29 E3 E41 E61 E97 EM11 EM14 HR3 RA76 RA803 RA82 RA97 T27 T3 T35 T61 UR3 UR88 + LACoFD; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Contained - Grass Fire 07/12/2023 INC#0898

Contained - Grass Fire; INC#0898; 01:59PM; 12350 W Van Nuys Bl; https://bit.ly/3JRYnBe; #Pacoima; LAFD crews took little more than an hour to access, confine and full extinguish nearly three acres of vegetation burning between the Foothill Freeway and a flood control channel. No injury. No structures. The fire's cause is suspicious. LAFD Investigators are at the scene.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR17 AR25 BC14 BC15 CE83 CM42 DT2 DZ45 E24 E260 E298 E75 E81 E90 E98 FR91 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 HE1 RA7 T60 T98 WT77; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Grass Fire 07/12/2023 INC#0898

Grass Fire; INC#0898; 12:53PM; 12350 W Van Nuys Bl; https://bit.ly/3JRYnBe; #Pacoima; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to a grass fire near the Foothill Freeway.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC14 BC15 CM42 DT2 DZ45 E24 E260 E298 E75 E81 E98 FR91 T60 T98 WT77; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire - Automatic Aid 07/12/2023 INC#0866

Brush Fire - Automatic Aid; INC#0866; 12:37PM; 3327 Clifden Lane; https://bit.ly/43psvLp; #Burbank; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response in Automatic Aid to assist the Burbank Fire Department at a wildfire within the City of Burbank near the City of Los Angeles border. The LAFD is an assisting agency. All public and media information will come from the Burbank Fire Department.; BC12 BC14 CM40 CM42 DT2 DZ45 E24 E260 E289 E290 E474 E60 E7 E89 E90 E98 EM12 H2 H4 H7 HA2 HA4 HA7 RA102 T60 T89 T90 WT77 + Burbank FD; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Complete - Rescue 07/12/2023 INC#0709

Complete - Rescue; INC#0709; 11:45AM; 1630 N Main St; https://bit.ly/44Hnuig; #Chinatown; An adult male worker at an electric utility yard reportedly fell ten feet from a crane platform ladder to a catwalk below (that is approximately 50' above ground). LAFD Paramedics climbed to his location, to find the man conscious and alert, in good condition without obvious injury. In accordance with workplace safety protocol, he has been placed in a harness and assisted walking across the catwalk to utilize a freight elevator in descending to ground level and further on-site medical evaluation. No other injuries reported. Media Inquiries: LADWP; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E201 E205 E227 E27 E3 E44 E5 EM1 EM11 HR3 RA1 RA20 RA27 RA827 T1 T27 T5 UR5 UR88; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Rescue 07/12/2023 INC#0709

Rescue; INC#0709; 11:16AM; 1630 N Main St; https://bit.ly/44Hnuig; #Chinatown; PRELIM: One person (unknown age / gender/ condition / site affiliation) at an electric utility yard reportedly stranded on a crane catwalk approximately 50' above ground, after sustaining a ten foot fall and an unspecified injury.; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E201 E205 E227 E27 E3 E44 E5 EM1 EM11 HR3 RA1 RA20 RA27 RA827 T1 T27 T5 UR5 UR88; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire 07/11/2023 INC#1628

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1628; 09:50PM; 131 W Av 43; https://bit.ly/3pNS4YD; #HighlandPark; A previously sustained and bandaged injury by the adult female resident initially suspected of having sustained a burn injury, proved not to be related to the fire. She declined further care. Two other persons later came forward with minor complaints following possible smoke exposure, and are being medically assessed by LAFD Paramedics at the scene. No other injuries reported. The fire, largely involving a shed behind the one story home and excessive outdoor storage with minor damage to the nearby residence, remains under active investigation. ; FS 44; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC2 BC5 CM20 CM22 E1 E12 E16 E201 E202 E210 E212 E227 E3 E44 E47 E55 EA1 EM1 EM13 HR3 RA12 RA3 RA803 T1 T10 T12 T2 T27 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 13 14; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 07/11/2023 INC#1628

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1628; 09:03PM; 131 W Av 43; https://bit.ly/3pNS4YD; #HighlandPark; First arriving 40 LAFD personnel took just 26 minutes to access, confine and extinguish heavy fire within a one story home. One civilian (undetermined age / gender / condition / affiliation / circumstances) being treated by LAFD Paramedics for burn injury. No other injuries reported. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 44; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC11 BC2 BC5 CM20 CM22 E1 E12 E16 E201 E202 E210 E212 E227 E3 E44 E47 E55 EA1 EM1 EM13 HR3 RA12 RA3 RA803 T1 T10 T12 T2 T27 T9 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Brian Humphrey