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Update Physical Rescue - Stuck in Tree 03/31/2021 INC#0515

Update Physical Rescue - Stuck in Tree; INC#0515; 10:53AM; 247 S Alexandria Av; https://bit.ly/3dqBiEy; Koreatown; The patient is now safely out of the tree and being evaluated by firefighter/paramedics. In a closely coordinated operation, two truck companies employed their aerial ladders to secure the patient from both below and above. They ensured he was doubly secured with safety harnesses, cleared any fronds from around him and then transferred his weight to the upper ladder. He was then safely lowered to the ground via the aerial ladder and transferred to the awaiting ambulance.; FS 52; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC5 E11 E20 E211 E226 E227 E26 E52 EM2 HR3 RA11 RA6 T11 T26 T27 UR27 UR88; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart
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Update Physical Rescue - Stuck in Tree 03/31/2021 INC#0515

Update Physical Rescue - Stuck in Tree; INC#0515; 10:35AM; 247 S Alexandria Av; https://bit.ly/3dqBiEy; Koreatown; Firefighters have secured the patient with additional safety equipment (the worker had at least one safety strap in place) and are removing palm tree fronds from around the patient so they can safely access him. He is located approximately 40' up from the ground in the tree. The patient is alert and speaking with firefighters but extremely fatigued.; FS 52; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC5 E11 E20 E211 E226 E227 E26 E52 EM2 HR3 RA11 RA6 T11 T26 T27 UR27 UR88; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart
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Physical Rescue - Stuck in Tree 03/31/2021 INC#0515

Physical Rescue - Stuck in Tree; INC#0515; 10:14AM; 247 S Alexandria Av; https://bit.ly/3dqBiEy; Koreatown; Firefighters are on scene of an adult male (appears uninjured) is 'stuck' in palm tree and asking for help. The extent of the safety restraints in place on the worker are unknown at this time. Crews are evaluating the situation to determine what actions are needed.; FS 52; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC5 E11 E20 E211 E226 E227 E26 E52 EM2 HR3 RA11 RA6 T11 T26 T27 UR27 UR88; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart
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Update Structure Fire 03/31/2021 INC#0210

Update Structure Fire; INC#0210; 06:09AM; 190 S Virgil Av; https://bit.ly/3cAOQOD; Westlake; KNOCKDOWN: 93 firefighters extinguished the fire in 44 mints. The two-story, single family home (vacant) is structurally instable and all firefighters are outside the structure, continuing to address hot spots in a defensive posture. The exposed four-story apartment building sustained minor heat damage to some of the doors facing the fire but no damage to the building. Firefighters checked each apartment and there are no patients and evacuation is not required. Most resources are being released with one task force remaining on scene to conduct any necessary overhaul. No injuries were reported and no further details are available. ; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 BC14 BC18 BC2 BC5 CM22 E10 E11 E20 E201 E203 E211 E220 E229 E235 E29 E3 E35 E6 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM13 EM14 HR3 RA11 RA13 RA3 RA35 RA52 RA6 RA803 RA806 T1 T11 T20 T29 T3 T35 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13 14; Margaret Stewart
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Structure Fire 03/31/2021 INC#0210

Structure Fire; INC#0210; 05:25AM; 190 S Virgil Av; https://bit.ly/3cAOQOD; Westlake; Two story, single family dwelling with heavy fire on the 2nd floor. Firefighters are in the offensive mode. Additional resources were requested (shown in this alert).; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 BC14 BC18 BC2 BC5 CM22 E10 E11 E20 E201 E203 E211 E220 E229 E235 E29 E3 E35 E6 EM1 EM11 EM13 EM14 HR3 RA11 RA13 RA3 RA35 RA52 RA6 RA803 RA806 T1 T11 T20 T29 T3 T35 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13 14; Margaret Stewart
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Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/30/2021 INC#1416

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1416; 10:15PM; 1824 W King Bl; https://bit.ly/3weuYsI; Vermont Square; 46 LAFD firefighters responded to a 1,048 square-foot single-family home built in 1922, with a detached garage to the rear that was engulfed in flames. The fire spread to nearby vegetation. Firefighters divided the tasks and simultaneously extinguished the vegetation and the (defensive) garage fires in 22 minutes, protecting the nearby homes (only minor damage to the exterior of the home). There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC11 BC13 CM22 E226 E26 E266 E294 E34 E46 E66 E94 EM11 RA266 RA66 RA866 T26 T66 T94; CH9; 13 14; Nicholas Prange
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Structure Fire 03/30/2021 INC#1416

Structure Fire; INC#1416; 09:53PM; 1824 W King Bl; https://bit.ly/3weuYsI; Vermont Square; Detached garage, fully involved with fire, threatening other structures. One additional task force requested.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E226 E266 E34 E46 E66 RA266 RA66 RA866 T26 T66; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange
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Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/30/2021 INC#0795

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0795; 02:40PM; 14955 W Saticoy St; https://bit.ly/3u93faK; Van Nuys; 38 LAFD firefighters performed a coordinated attack between vertical rooftop ventilation and interior fire attack to extinguish all flames in just 17 minutes on the top floor of a large apartment building (two occupied floors over parking) built in 1986. Although he got out of the fire unit quickly, one occupant sustained a minor injury and is being treated on scene by firefighter-paramedics. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC14 E239 E289 E39 E81 E88 E89 RA81 RA839 RA881 T39 T89; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange
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Structure Fire 03/30/2021 INC#0795

Structure Fire; INC#0795; 02:23PM; 14955 W Saticoy St; https://bit.ly/3u93faK; Van Nuys; Three-story garden-style apartment with fire on the top floor. Offensive mode.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC14 E239 E289 E39 E81 E88 E89 RA81 RA839 RA881 T39 T89; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange
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Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/30/2021 INC#0384

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0384; 09:39AM; 845 S Le Doux Rd; https://bit.ly/3m9hkSP; Pico-Robertson; 47 LAFD firefighters performed a coordinated attack between vertical rooftop ventilation and interior fire attack to extinguish all flames in 33 minutes inside of a 3,040 square-foot, two-story duplex built in 1931. After extinguishing the bulk of the fire, firefighters continued to find hot spots in the floors, walls, and attic. Crews will remain on scene for an extensive overhaul. A thorough search of the residences revealed that all occupants were out of the building. The quick actions of firefighters kept the adjacent four-story residential building from becoming involved. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 58; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 5; BC11 BC18 BC9 CM22 E229 E261 E29 E292 E58 E61 E68 EM18 RA58 RA61 RA68 T29 T61 T92; CH9; 12 13; Nicholas Prange
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