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Update Structure Fire GREATER ALARM 03/19/2022 INC#0348

Update GREATER ALARM Structure Fire; INC#0348; 07:16AM; 12665 W Foothill Bl; https://bit.ly/3qkYoUx; Sylmar; This is now at a Greater Alarm status with over 80 firefighters assigned. Initial reports of heavy fire in approximately 7 units on both the first and second floor (14 units in total). Firefighters are in the offensive mode and are also getting in position to prevent the spread of fire from the back of the facility to the vegetation on the 118FY embankment. LAFD Arson is responding for the investigation. Fire apparatus and large diameter fire hose are blocking Foothill Blvd at Vaughn St, drivers are advised to avoid the area. ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR1 BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E18 E239 E24 E275 E288 E289 E290 E298 E7 E77 E81 E89 EA1 EM14 EM17 HR3 RA75 RA89 RA898 RA98 T39 T75 T88 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 03/19/2022 INC#0348

Structure Fire; INC#0348; 06:58AM; 12630 W Paxton St; https://bit.ly/3643ptX; Lake View Terrace; Two story commercial (Public Storage) with smoke showing from multiple units. Additional resources requested. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E24 E275 E298 E77 RA898 RA98 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/18/2022 INC#1434

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1434; 07:15PM; 8333 N Van Nuys Bl; https://bit.ly/3tpaRIV; Panorama City; KNOCKDOWN: Over 70 firefighters extinguished the fire in 53 minutes. The building is updated to a four story commercial (Walmart) with fire on the 2nd floor. The fire sprinkler system activated and there is now a significant water removal operation underway. Four patients were evaluated and declined LAFD transport. LAFD Arson is responding for the investigation. LA Dept of Building and Safety and LA County Dept of Public Health were notified. Cause and $ loss TBD. LAFD PIO Captain Silverman will be on scene for media availability. No further details.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E239 E27 E275 E288 E290 E298 E7 E81 E89 EM14 RA839 RA90 RA98 T39 T75 T88 T90 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 03/18/2022 INC#1434

Structure Fire; INC#1434; 06:22PM; 8333 N Van Nuys Bl; https://bit.ly/3tpaRIV; Panorama City; Two story commercial building (DBA Walmart) with a contents fire on the 2nd floor being held in check by a sprinkler. Firefighters are in the offensive mode. ; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 E239 E290 E298 E7 E81 RA839 RA90 T39 T90 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/18/2022 INC#1376

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1376; 06:15PM; 5701 S Avalon; https://bit.ly/3ud6krV; South Park; *Updated Address* KNOCKDOWN 29 firefighters extinguished the fire in 26 minutes. The fire was contained to the attic and prevented from extending down into the living space. No injuries reported. No further details.; FS 21; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC13 E21 E221 E233 E266 E33 RA21 RA833 SQ21 T33 T66; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 03/18/2022 INC#1376

Structure Fire; INC#1376; 05:49PM; 456 E 57th St; https://bit.ly/3ud6krV; South Park; One story, single family dwelling with an attic fire. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 21; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC13 E21 E221 E233 E266 E33 RA21 RA833 SQ21 T33 T66; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Trench Rescue 03/18/2022 INC#1002

Update Trench Rescue; INC#1002; 02:47PM; 10865 W Bluffside Dr; https://bit.ly/3wk9Xix; Studio City; Firefighters safely extricated the two patients were safely extricated from the trench. Both patients are being transported in unknown condition. CAL-OSHA has been notified. No further details.; FS 86; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 CM42 E27 E288 E289 E76 E86 EM14 HR3 RA60 RA89 T88 T89 UR27 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Trench Rescue 03/18/2022 INC#1002

Trench Rescue; INC#1002; 02:03PM; 10865 W Bluffside Dr; https://bit.ly/3wk9Xix; Studio City; Firefighters are working to remove debris from two patients located approximately 3' down in a trench. The patients (age/gender unknown) are currently conscious and talking. The extent of possible injuries is undetermined at this time. LAFD Urban Search and Rescue resources are enroute.; FS 86; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E27 E288 E289 E76 E86 EM14 HR3 RA60 RA89 T88 T89 UR27 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

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