Alerts

Update Rescue 08/18/2021 INC#0593

Update Rescue; INC#0593; 10:43AM; 3799 S Boise Av; https://bit.ly/3CX1kve; Mar Vista; Address Remains Tentative. The conscious and alert male worker (unknown age / condition / affiliation / circumstances) remains within a structurally and environmentally sound (no debris / no contaminants noted) 14' deep, 4' x 4' concrete-lined hole at a construction site, as LAFD personnel, including a specially trained and equipped Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team seek to safely access, medically assess and stabilize him prior to a coordinated extraction.; FS 62; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 BC9 E227 E263 E288 E5 E62 E67 E88 EM9 HR3 RA5 RA62 T27 T63 T88 UR5 UR88; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Rescue 08/18/2021 INC#0593

Rescue; INC#0593; 10:20AM; 3799 S Boise Av; https://bit.ly/3CX1kve; Mar Vista; Address Tentative. PRELIM: Worker at construction site trapped in a 14' deep 4' x 4' concrete lined hole.; FS 62; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 BC9 E227 E263 E5 E62 E67 EM9 HR3 RA5 RA62 T27 T63 UR5 UR88; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Structure Fire 08/18/2021 INC#0113

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#0113; 02:41AM; 6661 N Lankershim Bl; https://bit.ly/2W3NnuU; North Hollywood; What at first appeared to be heavy structural involvement proved to be mostly a large outside fire that 40 firefighters limited to entering a small section of the exterior wall of one businesses in the one story structure, extinguishing flames in just 20 minutes. No injury. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 CM42 E102 E260 E278 E289 E60 E89 EM14 RA102 RA60 RA889 T60 T78 T89; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 08/18/2021 INC#0113

Structure Fire; INC#0113; 02:21AM; 6661 N Lankershim Bl; https://bit.ly/2W3NnuU; North Hollywood; PRELIM: One story commercial building well involved.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 CM42 E102 E260 E278 E289 E60 E89 EM14 RA102 RA60 RA889 T60 T78 T89; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Brush Fire 08/17/2021 INC#1542

Knockdown - Brush Fire; INC#1542; 07:34PM; 560 N Western Av; https://bit.ly/3gexo3U; San Pedro; First arriving LAFD ground crews made strong progress and have extinguished the main and spot fires in just 30 minutes. No injury. No structure damage. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 36; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AO1 AO2 BC13 BC6 E101 E112 E238 E248 E285 E290 E36 E40 E48 E90 EM13 H1 H2 H4 HA1 HA2 HA4 RA36 T38 T48 T85 T90; CH5; 12; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 08/17/2021 INC#1542

Brush Fire; INC#1542; 07:04PM; 560 N Western Av; https://bit.ly/3gexo3U; San Pedro; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to vegetation burning in a canyon near Peck Park.; FS 36; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AO1 AO2 BC13 BC6 E101 E112 E248 E285 E36 E40 E48 E90 EM13 H1 H2 H4 HA1 HA2 HA4 RA36 T48 T85; CH5; 12; Brian Humphrey

Vehicle Fire 08/17/2021 INC#1061

Vehicle Fire; INC#1061; 02:38PM; 6638 N Elmer Av; https://bit.ly/3yYHUUe; North Hollywood; PRELIM: First arriving LAFD crews have contained and are continuing their efforts to fully extinguish a burning City of Los Angeles trash truck in a residential alley. Flames from the well-involved vehicle (and still on-board residential refuse) were prevented from damaging nearby homes, but did damage an adjacent power pole. The vehicle operator escaped unharmed. Firefighters will allow Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) now leaking from a tank aboard the vehicle, to continue to burn in a safe and controlled manner until the fuel is exhausted. There is no off-site or escalating hazard. Fire cause under investigation. Media Inquiries: LA Sanitation; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E260 E289 E89 T60 T89; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Civilian Fatality Structure Fire #60thStreetFire 08/16/2021 INC#1098

Update #60thStreetFire Greater Alarm Civilian Fatality Structure Fire; INC#1098; 05:20PM; 1001 E 60th St; https://bit.ly/3jX1ydi; Florence; The remains of one adult male civilian have been discovered by LAFD Firefighters during their rigorous search of the heavily damaged fire building. Witnesses describe the man as one of two employees who ran into the burning building prior to LAFD arrival, the other person having quickly returned to outdoor safety, uninjured. No other civilian injuries or missing persons have been reported. The one injured LAFD firefighter, injured in a 4 foot fall from a ladder, is receiving medical attention for his non-life threatening injuries at an area hospital. Firefighters will remain at scene this evening to overhaul smoldering debris, physically assist the Coroner's staff, and support the still active fire cause investigation by LAFD Investigators. A positive identification of the deceased man, as well as the cause, time and manner of his death, will be determined by the Coroner. Pursuant to protocol, CAL-OSHA has been notified of a workplace death.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 CE59 CM22 CM32 E14 E205 E21 E210 E215 E220 E221 E233 E264 E266 E33 E46 E57 E59 E60 E66 E85 EM13 HR3 PH1 RA246 RA257 RA266 RA5 RA833 RT59 SQ21 T10 T15 T20 T21 T33 T5 T64 T66 UR5 UR88 + LACoFD in Automatic Aid; CH7; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

#Knockdown - #60thStreetFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire 08/16/2021 INC#1098

#Knockdown - #60thStreetFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1098; 04:33PM; 1001 E 60th St; https://bit.ly/3jX1ydi; Florence; 117 LAFD personnel assisted by LACoFD in automatic aid, took just 57 minutes to fully extinguish flames largely contained within a 50' x 75' one-story fortified metal building, an apparent (still unidentified) metal furnishings manufacturing firm. On one adult male worker, seen entering the building prior to firefighter arrival, remains unaccounted for. A systematic and physically exhaustive secondary search of the premises continues, including a mezzanine and nearby areas heavily damaged by fire that contains dense metal (furnishings?) storage. One LAFD Firefighter was injured during fire attack, when he fell ~ 4 feet from a ladder. He has been taken to an area hospital for primary care of non-life threatening injuries. No other injuries reported. The fire's cause remains under active investigation.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 CE59 CM22 CM32 E14 E205 E21 E210 E215 E220 E221 E233 E264 E266 E33 E46 E57 E59 E60 E66 E85 EM13 HR3 RA246 RA257 RA266 RA5 RA833 RT59 SQ21 T10 T15 T20 T21 T33 T5 T64 T66 UR5 UR88 + LACoFD Automatic Aid; CH7; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire #60thStreetFire 08/16/2021 INC#1098

Update #60thStreetFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1098; 04:25PM; 1001 E 60th St; https://bit.ly/3jX1ydi; Florence; 117 LAFD personnel (with LACoFD assistance in automatic aid) have largely contained this LAFD Greater Alarm fire, holding still active flames and smoldering fire within the large metal building of origin, an apparent metal furnishings manufacturing firm where one adult male worker, seen entering the building prior to LAFD arrival, was not seen exiting, and remains unaccounted for. A systemic search continues. One LAFD Firefighter sustained a non-life threatening injury in a ~ 5 foot fall during fire attack (that had transitioned to offensive tactics at 4:05 PM), and has been taken to an area hospital for primary care. No other injuries reported.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 CE59 CM22 CM32 E14 E205 E21 E210 E215 E221 E233 E264 E266 E33 E46 E57 E59 E66 E85 EM13 HR3 RA246 RA257 RA266 RA5 RA833 RT59 SQ21 T10 T15 T21 T33 T5 T64 T66 UR5 UR88 + LACoFD in Automatic Aid; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey