Alerts

FINAL UPDATE Hazardous Materials 03/18/2022 INC#0388

FINAL UPDATE Hazardous Materials; INC#0388; 11:54AM; 4541 W Electronics Pl; https://bit.ly/3u5FP83; Atwater Village; FINAL UPDATE: At 8:38AM the LAFD responded to a Hazardous Materials incident at the Huntsman Chemical facility at 4541 W Electronics Place. After a thorough investigation, the following was determined: The product “Reninfusion 8610” (a one-component epoxy system) was being processed for transport and a small valve broke which caused the release of a cloud. The leak was contained (there was a limited amount of product) and when LAFD Hazardous Materials Specialists made entry with gas meters, no reading of concern registered. Residents in areas affected by the dissipating cloud who experienced any medical distress are recommended to seek medical advice through their health care provider. The product’s corrosive hazards are with direct contact when it’s in a liquid state. No workers on scene exhibited any medical complaints. LAFD has no further information for this incident. LA County Health Hazardous Materials is handling the investigation with South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). *NOTE* It was later learned the release was made by a pressure relief valve which operated as designed (not a broken valve) when the vessel overheated while the product was being processed. ; FS 50; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Hazardous Materials 03/17/2022 INC#0388

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#0388; 10:30AM; 4541 W Electronics Pl; https://bit.ly/3u5FP83; Atwater Village; A metal vessel was being prepared for packaging/distribution and a small valve broke, expelling gas into the air creating a small cloud which rapidly dissipated. There was no fire, no explosion, no injuries and no medical complaints. The building was evacuated as a precaution (no other evacuations were mandated). Hazardous Materials firefighters made entry with specialized gas meters and determined there is no current threat - there were no readings of concern on the meters. Residents in the area detecting an unusual odor have been recommended to shelter in place (closing doors and windows). If they wish to leave the area, the recommended direction of travel is South of the incident (location is shown in the map link in this alert). The incident is now downgrading with most resources being released. The business involved is Huntsman Chemical. No further details at this time.; FS 50; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC14 BC2 BC5 CE83 CM21 CM22 E11 E201 E209 E21 E221 E235 E250 E287 E42 E56 E87 E90 EA1 EM2 H6 HA6 HL9 HM75 JT1 JT2 JT3 JT6 PI1 PI2 RA13 RA21 RA35 RA39 RA55 RA56 RA87 SQ21 SQ87 T1 T21 T35 T87 T9 UA1 UA6; CH7; 13 14 15; Margaret Stewart

Update Hazardous Materials 03/17/2022 INC#0388

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#0388; 09:48AM; 4541 W Electronics Pl; https://bit.ly/3u5FP83; Atwater Village; Firefighters are continuing to investigate and work to mitigate any hazards involved. This type of incident is inherently detailed and technical, which takes time. The HazMat Squad members are preparing to make entry into the involved area. There was no and remains no fire. This is a static incident in that no additional leaks/releases etc are occurring. There remain no reported injuries. For any residents in the area smelling an odor and wishing to evacuate (current recommendation is to shelter in place), they are advised to travel South of Electronics Place (see the link in this alert for map of the incident location). ; FS 50; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC2 BC5 CE83 CM22 E201 E209 E21 E221 E235 E250 E287 E42 E56 E87 E90 EA1 EM2 H6 HA6 HM75 JT1 JT2 JT3 JT6 PI1 PI2 RA21 RA35 RA55 RA56 RA87 SQ21 SQ87 T1 T21 T35 T87 T9 UA1; CH9; 13 14 15; Margaret Stewart

Hazardous Materials 03/17/2022 INC#0388

Hazardous Materials; INC#0388; 08:38AM; 4541 W Electronics Pl; https://bit.ly/3u5FP83; Atwater Village; This incident was initially received as an 'automatic fire alarm' (there was no fire involved) and the first responding fire company upgraded it to a Hazardous Materials response with additional requested resources enroute. The business is "Huntsman Chemical" and there was an incident reportedly during the transport of a product, which resulted in a leak (no further details on the occurrence available at this time). The involved building has been evacuated and there are currently no reported injuries. LAFD HazMat Squads (2) are responding for the investigation and handling of any potential hazards. The plant manager is on scene, assisting firefighters. No further details.; FS 50; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC2 BC5 CM22 E201 E209 E21 E221 E235 E250 E287 E42 E56 E87 EM2 HM75 JT1 JT2 JT3 RA35 RA55 RA56 RA87 SQ21 SQ87 T1 T21 T35 T87 T9; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Traffic 03/17/2022 INC#0258

Traffic; INC#0258; 06:34AM; 248 E Colden Av; https://bit.ly/3wdLknA; Broadway-Manchester; Three vehicle collision with three patients in critical condition (age/genders unknown at this time). Media queries regarding the collision are referred to LAPD Inc# 0675.; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E264 E64 EM11 EM13 RA264 RA64 RA65 RA864 T64; CH4; 13; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/16/2022 INC#1644

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1644; 09:48PM; 6951 N Corbin Av; https://bit.ly/3KQNr4Z; Winnetka; Firefighters engaged in an aggressive attack, with interior fire attack and rooftop ventilation, against flames consuming the 1,194 sq-ft home built in 1924. One occupant was found with burns and transported to a local hospital. It took 35 firefighters just 16 minutes to extinguish the flames. Red Cross was notified to assist with approximately five residents who will be displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation. LAPD Inc # 5025.; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 CM42 E104 E273 E293 E305 E472 E73 E93 EM17 RA104 RA72 RA73 T105 T73 T93; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/16/2022 INC#1644

Structure Fire; INC#1644; 09:32PM; 7000 N Corbin Av; https://bit.ly/3KQj6Dt; Reseda; PRELIM: One-story single-family home with fire showing. Offensive mode.; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E104 E273 E293 E472 E93 RA104 RA72 T73 T93; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/16/2022 INC#1016

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1016; 03:20PM; 7357 N Loma Verde Av; https://bit.ly/3CVB70v; Canoga Park; Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 E104 E105 E273 E296 E305 E472 EM17 RA72 RA872 RA93 T105 T73 T96; CH8; 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/16/2022 INC#1016

Structure Fire; INC#1016; 02:49PM; 7357 N Loma Verde Av; https://bit.ly/3CVB70v; Canoga Park; One-story single-family home with heavy fire showing, threatening nearby structures. Offensive mode.; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 E104 E296 E305 E472 RA72 RA872 T105 T96; CH9; 18; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/15/2022 INC#0653

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0653; 11:26AM; 134 E 84th Pl; https://bit.ly/3q4CSU4; Florence; Thirty firefighters quickly knocked down the flames involving an auto and a detached garage in 13 minutes, without injury. Cause under investigation.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E233 E264 E33 E57 RA33 RA833 SQ21 T33 T64; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange