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KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/29/2022 INC#1556

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1556; 09:50PM; 13281 W Van Nuys Bl; https://bit.ly/3JLg837; Pacoima; KNOCKDOWN: Over 70 firefighters extinguished the fire in 42 minutes with no injuries reported. During an aggressive roof operation by truck companies, firefighters cut a ventilation strip to help prevent the horizontal spread of fire to adjoining units. LAFD Arson is responding, per protocol, for the investigation. Some resources will be released shortly but crews will be on scene for an extended duration for overhaul and the investigation. LAFD PIO CPT Weireter is on scene for media availability.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC15 CM42 E24 E274 E287 E288 E289 E290 E298 E7 E88 E89 E90 E93 EA1 EM14 EM15 PI3 RA7 RA75 RA898 RA98 T74 T87 T88 T89 T90 T98 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 03/29/2022 INC#1556

Update Structure Fire; INC#1556; 09:37PM; 13281 W Van Nuys Bl; https://bit.ly/3JLg837; Pacoima; After a transitional attack to knock back some of the blaze, firefighters are now resuming an offensive operation and moving in for an interior attack. There were reports of a possible person inside the fire unit but the individual was located outside and unharmed. Part of the roof is burned through over the original fire unit. Truck companies are on the adjacent roofs working to prevent the horizontal spread of fire to the other businesses. Additional crews are performing salvage operations inside the units to protect the contents from smoke/water damage. There are no injuries reported. Please avoid the area of Van Nuys Blvd between El Dorado Ave and Telfair due to the large number of fire apparatus and large diameter water supply lines in the street.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC15 CM42 E24 E274 E287 E288 E289 E290 E7 E88 E89 E90 EA1 EM14 EM15 PI3 RA7 RA75 RA898 RA98 T74 T87 T88 T89 T90 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 03/29/2022 INC#1556

Update Structure Fire; INC#1556; 09:23PM; 13281 W Van Nuys Bl; https://bit.ly/3JLg837; Pacoima; This incident is at the Greater Alarm status. Heavy fire appears to be in at least two of the commercial units. Firefighters are in the offensive mode but given the current conditions they are moving out of the structure to deploy a transitional attack. They will hit the fire from the exterior to improve conditions for a renewed interior fire attack. LAFD PIO Captain Cody Weireter is enroute for media availability. ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC15 CM42 E24 E274 E287 E288 E289 E290 E7 E88 E89 E90 EM15 RA898 RA98 T74 T87 T88 T89 T90 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Technical Rescue 03/29/2022 INC#1469

Update Technical Rescue; INC#1469; 09:18PM; 817 S Hobart Bl; https://bit.ly/36F1pbI; Koreatown; Firefighters deployed a rope system from the roof, secured the patient and lowered her down to the ground. She is being evaluated by firefighter/paramedics and shows no signs of any injuries (age unknown at this time). No information is available regarding the circumstances of her being in the chute. No further details.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC1 BC14 BC5 E227 E229 E27 E29 E52 E6 EM11 HR3 RA11 RA26 RA27 RA5 RA889 T27 T29 UR27 UR88; CH7; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 03/29/2022 INC#1556

Structure Fire; INC#1556; 09:08PM; 13277 W Van Nuys Bl; https://bit.ly/3738jre; Pacoima; One story row of commercials with fire showing through the roof. Two additional task forces requested.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E287 E289 E7 E88 RA898 RA98 T87 T89; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Technical Rescue 03/29/2022 INC#1469

Technical Rescue; INC#1469; 08:43PM; 817 S Hobart Bl; https://bit.ly/36F1pbI; Koreatown; Firefighters are on scene with a female patient trapped in a concrete trash chute. Reports are she is located about 20' down from the roof (four story apartment building). Condition of the patient is unknown at this time. Urban Search and Rescue along with Heavy Rescue specialists are evaluating the situation to determine how to most safely access the patient. The initial 9-1-1 call was received at 8:12PM.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC14 BC5 E227 E229 E27 E29 E52 E6 EM11 HR3 RA11 RA26 RA27 RA5 RA889 T27 T29 UR88; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/29/2022 INC#1225

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1225; 06:14PM; 13476 W Polk St; https://bit.ly/3ITMKq2; Sylmar; KNOCKDOWN: 36 firefighters extinguished the fire 33 minutes with no injuries reported. The cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E18 E275 E287 E298 E7 E91 RA891 RA98 T75 T87 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 03/29/2022 INC#1225

Update Structure Fire; INC#1225; 06:03PM; 13476 W Polk St; https://bit.ly/3ITMKq2; Sylmar; The fire is well established in the attic and reports are it has extended down into at least one room. Firefighters remain in the offensive mode. No injuries reported. ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E18 E275 E287 E298 E7 E91 RA891 RA98 T75 T87 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 03/29/2022 INC#1225

Structure Fire; INC#1225; 05:41PM; 13476 W Polk St; https://bit.ly/3ITMKq2; Sylmar; Two story, single family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the rear. One additional task force requested. ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E18 E275 E298 E91 RA891 RA98 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 03/29/2022 INC#1148

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1148; 05:00PM; 2325 W Ocean View Av; https://bit.ly/3qt7cZA; Westlake; KNOCKDOWN: 31 firefighters extinguished fire in one unit on the 2nd floor in 12 minutes with no injuries reported. The fire was being held in check by a sprinkler and crews knocked it down before any extension occurred. The hallways only had light smoke and residents sheltered in place. The fire unit was clear with no occupants found. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC11 E11 E20 E203 E211 RA11 RA803 SQ21 T11 T20 T3; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart