Alerts

Structure Fire 08/17/2022 INC#0344

Structure Fire; INC#0344; 07:34AM; 100 E Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3yWzNIL; Historic South-Central; Two story, vacant commercial (previous burn) with fire showing through the roof. Firefighters are in the defensive mode. Incident commander requested the Blueline track be shut down on Washington between Grand and San Pedro due to emergency operations. Commuters are advised to follow @metrolaalerts for updates on train status. ; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC11 E10 E14 E209 E210 E9 RA10 RA810 SQ21 T10 T9; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Jumper 08/17/2022 INC#0274

Update Jumper; INC#0274; 06:44AM; 180 E Arcadia St; https://bit.ly/3K1ZKwf; Downtown; LAPD safely took the patient into custody and he is being evaluated to determine transport needs. Firefighters are picking up all equipment to allow for a timely re-opening of the freeway by the CHP. Traffic will remain impacted and commuters are still advised to avoid the 101 / Los Angeles Street area. No further details.; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E1 E10 E202 E203 E209 E210 E9 EM1 RA10 RA4 RA810 T10 T2 T3; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Jumper 08/17/2022 INC#0274

Jumper; INC#0274; 06:16AM; 180 E Arcadia St; https://bit.ly/3K1ZKwf; Downtown; An adult male patient is on the Los Angeles Street overpass of the NB 101 Fwy, threatening to jump. The traffic is currently grid-locked and CHP is working to shut the freeway and clear traffic to allow LAFD apparatus to spot and deploy the air cushion. Traffic will be heavily impacted and commuters are strongly advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Follow CHP updates @chp_la_traffic @chpcentralLA and https://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx CHP Log #458. No further details. #LATraffic #Trafficalert; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E10 E203 E209 E210 E9 EM1 RA10 RA4 RA810 T10 T3; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 08/16/2022 INC#1553

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1553; 08:33PM; 1281 W Exposition Bl; https://bit.ly/3w9a6oj; #ExpositionPark; It took 40 firefighters 40 minutes to extinguish a blaze at a former (now vacant) laundromat. Firefighters positioned themselves around the exterior of the structure with hose lines to douse the flames, including positions on the roofs of two residential structures for protection. Firefighters contained the flames to the building of origin (and some ornamental vegetation immediately outside). No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC11 BC13 E10 E13 E215 E226 E266 E34 RA15 SQ21 T15 T26 T66; CH7; 14; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 08/16/2022 INC#1553

Structure Fire; INC#1553; 07:53PM; 1281 W Exposition Bl; https://bit.ly/3w9a6oj; Exposition Park; Vacant laundromat with heavy fire showing. Defensive mode.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC11 BC13 E10 E13 E215 E226 E266 E34 RA15 T15 T26 T66; CH9; 14; Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire Death Investigation 08/16/2022 INC#0891

Update Death Investigation Brush Fire; INC#0891; 07:00PM; 11160 N De Soto Av; https://bit.ly/3JXVr4O; #Chatsworth; A more accurate analysis of the burn footprint revealed that held the fire to just under two acres in total (less than initial estimates). While operating in the area during the brush fire incident, crews located some bones that appear to be human remains (unrelated to the fire). LAFD Arson Section is working with LAPD and have requested the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner to perform an investigation and determine cause of death.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AR1 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC17 CE83 CE84 CM40 CM42 CW3A CW3B DZ12 E1 E104 E106 E107 E15 E18 E27 E28 E290 E296 E472 E5 E60 E70 E8 E84 E87 E89 E98 EM15 EM17 H1 H3 H4 H5 H735 HA1 HA3 HA4 HA5 PI1 RA104 RA107 RA18 RA75 RT83 T90 T96; CH8; 18; Nicholas Prange

CONTAINED Brush Fire 08/16/2022 INC#0891

CONTAINED Brush Fire; INC#0891; 03:27PM; 11160 N De Soto Av; https://bit.ly/3JXVr4O; #Chatsworth; LAFD Firefighters, with mutual aid assistance from LA County FD, now have containment lines surrounding the burned area, holding the fire to 4-5 acres in less than two hours, with no structures damaged. MEDIA: PIO Captain Erik Scott is en route, ETA 4:10pm.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AR1 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC17 CE83 CE84 CM40 CM42 CW3A CW3B DZ12 E104 E106 E107 E18 E28 E290 E296 E472 E60 E70 E8 E84 E87 E89 E98 EM15 EM17 H1 H3 H4 H5 H735 HA1 HA3 HA4 HA5 RA104 RA107 RA18 RA75 RT83 T90 T96; CH5; 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire 08/16/2022 INC#0891

Update Brush Fire; INC#0891; 02:40PM; 11160 N De Soto Av; https://bit.ly/3JXVr4O; #Chatsworth; Crews on scene continue to battle by ground and air. Over 90 LAFD firefighters are assigned, with current size at 4-5 acres with 40% containment. MOTORISTS: WB 118 Fwy to be temporarily closed (all lanes), with impacts on De Soto, as well.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC17 CE83 CM40 CM42 CW3A CW3B DZ12 E104 E106 E107 E18 E28 E290 E296 E472 E60 E70 E8 E84 E87 E89 E98 EM15 EM17 H1 H3 H4 H5 HA1 HA3 HA4 HA5 RA104 RA107 RA18 RA75 RT83 T90 T96; CH5; 18; Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire 08/16/2022 INC#0891

Brush Fire; INC#0891; 01:31PM; 11160 N De Soto Av; https://bit.ly/3JXVr4O; #Chatsworth; One-quarter-acre of medium brush on fire, no structures currently threatened.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 BC15 BC17 CW3A CW3B E104 E107 E28 E290 E296 E472 E70 E8 EM15 H3 H4 H5 HA3 HA4 HA5 RA107 T90 T96; CH5; 18; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 08/16/2022 INC#0571

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0571; 10:54AM; 1514 N San Fernando Rd; https://bit.ly/3PuZOpf; #CypressPark; The first 39 firefighters arrived to a large (approx 200' x 200') factory and extinguished fire in the duct system in 22 minutes. No reported injuries.; FS 44; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC10 BC11 BC2 BC5 CM20 CM22 E1 E2 E201 E202 E203 E212 E250 E27 E42 E44 E55 E56 EM2 HR3 RA55 RA801 RA803 RA844 T1 T12 T2 T3 T50 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Nicholas Prange