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Update Brush Fire #GermainFire 05/23/2022 INC#1009

Update #GermainFire Brush Fire; INC#1009; 03:44PM; 22200 W Germain St; https://bit.ly/3lxLXC9; #Chatsworth; The railroad tracks in the Santa Susana Pass (Metrolink Ventura County Line, also used by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Union Pacific Railroad) have reopened to all freight and passenger train traffic between Chatsworth and Simi Valley. Follow @MetrolinkVC on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MetrolinkVC ) for updated rail service information. The fire's cause remains under investigation.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC15 BC17 E104 E105 E106 E107 E28 E290 E296 E72 E87 E90 EM15 H4 H5 H6 HA4 HA5 HA6 HE1 RA96 T90 T96 + LACoFD + VCFD; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire Forward Progress Stopped - #GermainFire - 05/23/2022 INC#1009

Update Forward Progress Stopped - #GermainFire - Brush Fire; INC#1009; 02:16PM; 22200 W Germain St; https://bit.ly/3lxLXC9; #Chatsworth; The well coordinated response of LAFD, LACoFD and VCFD firefighters (all three agencies with both ground and air units assigned) has stopped forward progress of the "Germain Fire" at an estimated two (2.0) acres of vegetation in rocky terrain near the three agencies common border in and near Chatsworth Park. No injury. No structure damage. No evacuation. Firefighters are continuing to fully extinguish stubborn hotspots and create a bare earth perimeter to the fire. To protect both firefighters and the traveling public, railroad tracks in the Santa Susana Pass (Metrolink Ventura County Line / also used by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Union Pacific Railroad) will remain closed to all freight and passenger train traffic between Chatsworth and Simi Valley until further notice. Follow @MetrolinkVC on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MetrolinkVC ) for rail service information. The fire's cause is under active investigation.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC15 BC17 E104 E105 E106 E107 E28 E290 E296 E72 E87 E90 EM15 H4 H5 H6 HA4 HA5 HA6 HE1 RA96 T90 T96; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire #GermainFire 05/23/2022 INC#1009

Update #GermainFire Brush Fire; INC#1009; 02:50PM; 22200 W Germain St; https://bit.ly/3lxLXC9; #Chatsworth; The 64 LAFD ground and airborne Firefighters assigned are now joined by LACoFD (ground and air) and VCFD (ground) responders in actively battling stubborn flames at what is known as the "Germain Fire", involving vegetation in rocky terrain (no acreage update), at what is considered a Mutual Threat Zone near the three agencies common border in/near Chatsworth Park. No imminent structure threat. No formal evacuation. As a precaution, railroad tracks in the Santa Susana Pass (Metrolink Ventura County Line / also used by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Union Pacific Railroad) are being closed to all freight and passenger train traffic between Chatsworth and Simi Valley until the fire is controlled. Follow @MetrolinkVC on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MetrolinkVC ) for rail service information.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC15 BC17 E104 E105 E106 E107 E28 E290 E296 E72 E87 E90 EM15 H4 H5 H6 HA4 HA5 HA6 HE1 RA96 T90 T96 + LACoFD + VCFD; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 05/23/2022 INC#1009

Brush Fire; INC#1009; 02:20PM; 22200 W Germain St; https://bit.ly/3lxLXC9; #Chatsworth; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response with @LACoFD and @VCFD to one-quarter (0.25) acre light-to-medium brush burning slowly uphill in mild (5MPH) wind. No imminent structure threat.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 E104 E106 E107 E28 E296 E72 E87 E90 EM15 H0D H0E RA96 T96 + LACoFD + VCFD; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/22/2022 INC#0680

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0680; 11:43AM; 2113 E 102nd St; https://bit.ly/3ySdia0; Watts; The first 28 firefighters extinguished fire in one two-story unit in 14 minutes, containing the flames to the unit of origin. Firefighters performed a primary and secondary search of the building and, thankfully, found no patients. The fire unit contained a functional smoke alarm, alerting occupants to the danger in adequate time to evacuate. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 65; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; AR1 BC13 E15 E21 E221 E233 E264 RA64 RA65 RA865 SQ21 T21 T33 T64 T9; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 05/22/2022 INC#0680

Structure Fire; INC#0680; 11:29AM; 2113 E 102nd St; https://bit.ly/3ySdia0; #Watts; Two-story government housing with fire showing. Firefighters deploying hose lines for fire attack, and engaging in an interior search.; FS 65; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC13 E15 E21 E221 E233 E264 RA64 RA65 RA865 SQ21 T21 T33 T64 T9; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

Physical Rescue 05/21/2022 INC#1386

Physical Rescue; INC#1386; 07:40PM; 13055 W Victory Bl; https://bit.ly/3NskHRd; Valley Glen; One male patient (approximately 45 years old) sustained injury after an approximately 30-foot fall into the wash off of a bridge. LAFD firefighters and paramedics set up a rope system with a rescue basket and retrieved the patient from the wash below. The patient was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Nothing further.; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E239 E289 E89 EM14 HR3 RA5 RA889 RA89 T39 T89 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Greater Alarm Structure Fire - Fatality 05/19/2022 INC#1214

KNOCKDOWN Greater Alarm Structure Fire - Fatality; INC#1214; 06:33PM; 6600 W Lexington Av; https://bit.ly/3G64Jdk; #Hollywood; It took 78 firefighters 51 minutes to extinguish flames inside of a portion of a two-story concrete industrial building. Two patients reported respiratory symptoms related to smoke exposure. Both patients were evaluated on scene and declined transport to the hospital. Sadly, one person was found dead inside, as firefighters searched the structure. No firefighter injuries. Cause under investigation. MEDIA: PIO Captain Erik Scott en route for media requests, ETA 7:55.; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC14 BC18 BC5 CM22 E203 E227 E229 E235 E261 E3 E41 E52 E61 E76 E82 EA1 EM11 HR3 PH1 PI1 RA27 RA3 RA41 RA827 T27 T29 T3 T35 T61 UR3 UR88; CH7; 14 15; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 05/19/2022 INC#1214

Structure Fire; INC#1214; 05:42PM; 6600 W Lexington Av; https://bit.ly/3G64Jdk; Hollywood; Two-story center hallway structure with smoke showing. One patient reporting smoke-related symptoms.; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC18 BC5 E227 E261 E41 E52 E82 RA27 RA827 T27 T61; CH9; 14; Nicholas Prange

Investigation, Police 05/19/2022 INC#0605

Investigation, Police; INC#0605; 10:57AM; 107 Beverly Glen Bl; https://bit.ly/3LwJn9M; Westwood; A well-known 9-1-1 abuser (in both LAPD and LAFD systems) reported there to be bombs at both Fire Station 71 and the Federal Building in Westwood. LAPD has been notified and will respond to investigate.; FS 71; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; BC9 E71 RA71; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange