Alerts

Update Explosion 01/26/2023 INC#1164

Update Explosion; INC#1164; 05:11PM; 923 Bloom Wk; https://bit.ly/3wzKrou; University Park; LAFD Hazardous Materials Squad made entry and checked every floor in the building. They found no hazards and confirmed there were no leaks. All air readings (via handheld gas meter) were normal. Only the initial patient (as per first alert) was transported, there were no other injuries reported. Most LAFD resources will be released while one task force remains to oversee the re-population of the building. Any further questions regarding the incident are referred to USC Department of Public Safety. No further details.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 CM20 CM22 E10 E13 E15 E21 E210 E215 E221 E226 E46 JT1 JT2 JT3 RA15 RA21 RA46 RA815 SQ21 T10 T15 T21 T26; CH7; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Explosion 01/26/2023 INC#1164

Explosion; INC#1164; 04:00PM; 923 Bloom Wk; https://bit.ly/3wzKrou; University Park; An explosion (size ?) occurred in a Science (three story) building on the USC campus. One patient (age/gender/affiliation unknown at this time) is being evaluated for injuries - they evacuated the building and met the LAFD outside on their own. The involved products or process have not been identified. The building is being evacuated and the LAFD HazMat task force is being requested for a thorough investigation. There is NO active fire hazard. ; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E13 E15 E210 E215 E46 RA15 RA46 RA815 SQ21 T10 T15; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - Now Out 01/26/2023 INC#0245

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0245; 05:35AM; 9613 S Hobart Bl; https://bit.ly/3DjB1B8; #GramercyPark; Firefighters arrived to find a detached garage being consumed by flames. Firefighters quickly extinguished what was left of the detached structure and protected the nearby buildings being exposed to intense heat. Ultimately, it took 18 firefighters 17 minutes (5:52am) to extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E264 E57 E64 RA257 T64; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 01/25/2023 INC#1823

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1823; 11:21PM; 13949 W Ventura Bl; https://bit.ly/3kfQAzh; #ShermanOaks; It took 20 firefighters 14 minutes to extinguish the flames in the 3-story commercial building. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E239 E278 E288 E88 E99 RA78 T39 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 01/25/2023 INC#1823

Structure Fire; INC#1823; 11:07PM; 13949 W Ventura Bl; https://bit.ly/3kfQAzh; #ShermanOaks; Three-story bank building with fire on the second floor. Offensive mode.; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E239 E278 E288 E88 E99 RA78 T39 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 01/25/2023 INC#1356

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1356; 06:01PM; 248 W 105th St; https://bit.ly/3kA04JI; Broadway-Manchester; It took 24 firefighters to extinguish a fire in one upstairs unit of a two-story garden-style apartment building in 10 minutes. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E264 E57 E64 E65 RA64 RA864 T64; CH9; 14; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 01/25/2023 INC#1356

Structure Fire; INC#1356; 05:51PM; 248 W 105th St; https://bit.ly/3kA04JI; Broadway-Manchester; Two-story garden-style apartment with moderate smoke showing. Offensive mode.; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E264 E57 E64 E65 RA64 RA864 T64; CH9; 14; Nicholas Prange

Long Fall 01/25/2023 INC#1269

Long Fall; INC#1269; 04:45PM; 2500 S Navy Wy; https://bit.ly/3dtz35b; Port of Los Angeles; An adult male fell approximately 50 feet down onto the deck of a ship (from the superstructure). Firefighters arrived on scene and found there was no confined space rescue or physical extrication required (as previously reported). Firefighters/Paramedics initiated resuscitative measures, but sadly, the man was beyond medical help. Crews determined him to be dead on scene. The details surrounding the event are currently unclear. Coast Guard has been notified and the incident will be handed over to Port Police.; FS 111; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District outside city; BC4 BC706 BT1 BT2 E238 E285 E36 E40 E5 E85 EM13 HR3 RA112 RA36 T38 T85 UR85 UR88; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 01/25/2023 INC#0086

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0086; 02:50AM; 719 W 41st St; https://bit.ly/3wqGsdV; Vermont Square; It took 34 firefighters 61 minutes to extinguish the stubborn attic fire. After beginning in offensive mode on the well-developed attic fire, crews were forced to pull back into defensive mode when the integrity of the roof became questionable. Crews fought from the exterior until flames remained only in an area that structural integrity was not compromised. Shortly after resuming offensive mode, crews were able to extinguish all flames. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 CM22 CM40 CM42 E14 E15 E211 E215 E266 E33 E46 EM11 RA46 T11 T15 T66; CH9; 15; Nicholas Prange

COMPLETE Earthquake Mode 01/25/2023 INC#0109

COMPLETE Earthquake Mode; INC#0109; 02:45AM; Citywide; Los Angeles; Your LAFD completed a strategic 470 square-mile survey of the City of Los Angeles following the 4.2M earthquake near Malibu. No damage or injuries were reported and normal operational mode has resumed. The LAFD reminds residents that, "You can't predict, but you can prepare." Tips and resources for all disasters, not just earthquakes, are available in a FREE downloadable guide found at https://www.lafd.org/safety/disaster-preparedness; Nicholas Prange