Alerts

Auto vs Pedestrian 03/17/2019 INC#1548

Auto vs Pedestrian; INC#1548; 08:31PM; 1119 S Robertson Bl; http://bit.ly/2Fc9ova; Pico-Robertson; A single vehicle struck a pedestrian who was determined to be deceased on scene. No transport. No other patients. No further information. Refer questions to LAPD/Coroner.; FS 58; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 5; E58 RA58; CH4; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/17/2019 INC#1246

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1246; 05:17PM; 5460 N White Oak Av; http://bit.ly/2OaGhfL; Encino; 71 firefighters extinguished a fire in a 4-story apartment building (3 residential floors over 1 parking) in 68 minutes. Initially, firefighters found lazy smoke and traced it to a microwave in a unit, which was out upon arrival. Members outside observed no change in smoke coming from the rear of the building. Further investigation revealed fire in the attic above multiple units. Additional units were added and companies began making access through the ceiling to access the fire. In the process of extinguishing the fire, multiple units were damaged by flames and smoke, causing tenants and their pets to become displaced. Unknown number of units/residents/animals to be displaced. Red Cross is responding to assist these families during this time. No civilian or firefighter injuries. Unknown cause/loss. ; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 BC5 BC9 CM42 E100 E239 E273 E278 E288 E290 E293 E35 E73 E76 E83 E93 EM17 RA100 RA73 RT83 T39 T73 T78 T88 T90; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/17/2019 INC#1254

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1254; 05:21PM; 13736 W Desmond St; http://bit.ly/2Y424dB; Pacoima; 68 firefighters extinguished a fire at a welding shop attached to a 1-story U-shaped commercial building in just 19 minutes. The welding shop was operating in an area that was added onto the exterior of the building under a corrugated metal roof. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire after making entry. An aggressive interior fire fight revealed a mezzanine in the back that was fully involved. The fire was rapidly extinguished and all nearby buildings and properties were protected. Fire did not extend inside the commercial building or into the adjacent bus yard. The unit was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries. Unknown cause/loss.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E81 E87 E88 E89 E91 E98 EM15 HR3 RA889 RA898 RA98 SQ87 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH8; 14 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/17/2019 INC#1246

Structure Fire; INC#1246; 05:17PM; 5460 N White Oak Av; http://bit.ly/2OaGhfL; Encino; Units arrived on scene to find a 4-story modern apartment building with light smoke showing from the rear.; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC17 E100 E273 E288 E293 E83 E93 RA100 RA73 T73 T88; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/17/2019 INC#1254

Structure Fire; INC#1254; 05:21PM; 13736 W Desmond St; http://bit.ly/2Y424dB; Pacoima; One story commercial building with heavy smoke showing. Two additional task forces added.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E81 E88 E89 E91 E98 EM15 HR3 RA889 RA898 RA98 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 14 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Gasoline Explosion KNOCKDOWN 03/17/2019 INC#0414

Update KNOCKDOWN Gasoline Explosion; INC#0414; 07:45AM; 216 W Slauson Av; http://bit.ly/2Y2NRO5; Florence; Firefighters responded to a call for a smell of gas in the air. Companies arrived on scene to find a 9000-gallon gasoline tanker that was leaking. The fumes came into contact with an unknown ignition source and exploded into flames, forcing firefighters back and exposing nearby structures to flame impingement. 72 firefighters extinguished the blaze in 1 hour and 53 minutes. A two-story single-family home was damaged by fire and one family was displaced from their home. A man-hole cover(s) was displaced when fumes in the storm drain ignited and created underground pressure. Two civilian patients were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. Arson Investigators are on scene to determine cause. LAFD Hazardous Materials specialists are on scene to mitigate environmental impact and maintain safety for crews still working near the incident. The fuel type was initially reported to be natural gas, but has now been determined to be gasoline. Unknown cause/loss. No reported firefighter injuries. No reported fatalities. ; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; AR12 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC18 CL1 CM22 E10 E21 E210 E221 E226 E233 E266 E33 E46 EM1 EM11 EM13 JT2 PH1 PI2 PI3 RA21 RA266 RA33 RA46 RA833 RA846 RA857 SQ21 T10 T21 T26 T33 T66; CH7; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Update Natural Gas Leak 03/17/2019 INC#0414

Update Natural Gas Leak; INC#0414; 07:45AM; 216 W Slauson Av; http://bit.ly/2Y2NRO5; Florence; A 9000-gallon tanker that was leaking gasoline caught fire, exposing 2 structures to flames and igniting the atmosphere in the storm drains. 72 firefighters have been battling the blaze for an hour and a half and there is currently no active fire. Man hole covers were displaced by underground pressure. Two patients have been transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. DWP, Building and Safety, and the gas company have all been notified. LAFD Hazmat Squad 21 is on scene to mitigate the environmental impact and maintain safety for crews still working on scene. Unknown cause/loss. ; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 CM22 E10 E21 E210 E221 E233 E266 E33 E46 EM1 EM11 EM13 JT2 RA21 RA266 RA33 RA46 RA833 RA846 RA857 SQ21 T10 T21 T33 T66; CH9; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Natural Gas Leak 03/17/2019 INC#0414

Natural Gas Leak; INC#0414; 07:45AM; 216 W Slauson Av; http://bit.ly/2Y2NRO5; Florence; Units responded to a reported gas leak with an explosion. Companies arriving on scene find heavy fire coming from storm drains exposing structures. Man hole cover(s) have been displaced due to underground pressure. Multiple patients reported with unknown injuries. Unknown amount of involvement from surrounding structures. ; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E221 E233 E266 E33 EM1 EM11 EM13 RA21 RA266 RA33 RA46 RA846 SQ21 T21 T33 T66; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

Diving Accident/Injury 03/16/2019 INC#1035

Diving Accident/Injury; INC#1035; 03:50PM; 141 W 22nd St; http://bit.ly/2O6mD4o; San Pedro; LAFD coordinated with the US Coast Guard to evaluate and transport one patient via LAFD Air ambulance to a local area hospital following reports of a diving injury; Unknown age/gender/condition; No further information; FS 110; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC6 BT1 BT5 E112 E48 E90 H4 RA112; CH4; 12; Brian Wall

Update Hiker Rescue 03/16/2019 INC#0801

Update Hiker Rescue; INC#0801; 01:18PM; 11000 N Redmesa Dr; http://bit.ly/2TSDiOn; Chatsworth; 45 firefighters, including specially trained Urban Search & Rescue technicians, were able to perform a rope rescue, lowering a 19 y/o male hiker from a precarious position on a rock outcropping 150 feet above grade level to a safe flat location; LAFD paramedics are evaluating the patient to determine the need for transportation and further assessment at a local area hospital; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E107 E288 E289 E296 E88 E89 E90 EM15 EM9 H4 H6 RA107 RA801 RA889 RA896 RA90 RA96 RH114 T88 T89 T96 UR88 UR89; CH8; 13 18; Brian Wall