Alerts

NOW OUT - Structure Fire 11/03/2017

NOW OUT - Structure Fire; 03:44AM; 19545 Sherman Wy; https://goo.gl/maps/ydt7sZRzpS32; 92 FF's took 28 minutes; Fire confined to the 2nd floor of one 2-story ~ 1,500 square foot townhome at the rear of the 56 unit complex; No injury; One pet cat from the household was seen fleeing the fire, but is unaccounted for; Fire cause under investigation; Loss and number of persons that may be displaced from the involved unit are still being tabulated; FS 73; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Dispatched Units: E273 T73 RA73 RA873 E104 T93 E93 E293 E72 BC17 BC15 E103 E100 E305 T105 E296 T96 CM42 EM17 BC10 E88 UR88 T89 E289 UR89 RA89 RA889 HR3 BC14 T88 E288 RA104 EM15 EM14bro bc; CH: 9; 17.18; - Brian Humphrey

Update Investigation 10/31/2017

Update Investigation; 05:45PM; 11110 W Pico Bl; internal:/; #Sawtelle; There is no escalating or off-site hazard and no injuries or illness; Most LAFD crews are now departing, as incident control is being transferred to law enforcement (LAPD and LA Sheriff) for their investigation: Media Inquiries: LAPD and LASD; Dispatched LAFD Units: E59 E95 SQ95 E292 T92 E37 BC9 E95 RA59; - Brian Humphrey

Investigation 10/31/2017

Investigation; 04:48PM; 11110 W Pico Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/Uv91qP6fwjP2; #Sawtelle; PRELIM: LAFD requested to examine unk substance discovered in County Department of Public Social Services building; No illness or injury; Building nearly empty as workers depart at end of business day; No formal evacuations; #LATraffic: Closure of one or more lanes of Pico Blvd between Sepulveda Blvd and Cotner Ave until LAFD operations complete; Unknown duration; Motorists: expect congestion and delay, avoid the area and consider an alternate route; Detours are readily available; Monitor traffic reports on news radio; Transit Users: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter for information; FS 59; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; CH: 7; 17; - Brian Humphrey

Investigation 10/30/2017

Investigation; 10:44PM; 7S LAX; internal:/; LAX / Terminal Area; LAFD was on scene investigating report of light smoke with smoke detector activation in electrical room at LAX lower level. LAX maintenance workers report there was an electrical short. No active fire, No evacuations and passengers are not impacted. Resources are being released. LAFD Inc#1542; FS 51; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC13 BC4 E205 E264 E5 E67 E95 RA5 RA51 T5 T64 ; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Hazmat 10/30/2017

Update Hazmat; 10:26PM; 2013 S Walgrove Av; internal:/; Venice; Incident is closed and resources are being released. Approximately 6 people utilized the evacuation center. 58 homes are without gas tonight (on Glenco and Walgrove) but do have electricity. SoCal Gas will begin turning the gas back on at approximately 8:00AM tomorrow. All residents can return to their homes tonight. No Further Details.; FS 63; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart

Update Hazmat 10/30/2017

Update Hazmat; 07:33PM; 2013 S Walgrove Av; internal:/; Venice; For residents affected by the evacuation and in need of assistance, an evacuation center is now open at Penmar Recreation Center 1341 Lake Street. SoCal Gas secured the gas leak and work is continuing to ensure the area is safe. Duration of evacuation is undetermined at this time. No injuries reported.; FS 63; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart

Update Hazmat 10/30/2017

Update Hazmat; 05:50PM; 2013 S Walgrove Av; internal:/; Venice; The gas company successfully pinched off the gas line with the leak. However, the valve needs to be shut which requires additional digging to reach the shut off. Shutting this valve will subsequently shut off gas to approximately 60 homes in the immediate area. Walgrove Ave from Victoria to Vienna Way. Also on Glencove from Victoria to Vienna. For questions regarding your gas service, please contact the SoCal Gas direct. There remain no injuries reported. No Further Details; FS 63; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 10/30/2017

Update Structure Fire; 05:10PM; 4364 S McKinley Av; internal:/; South Los Angeles; Address updated from 866 E 43rd Pl. 2 LAFD Firefighters transporting to the hospital with non-life threatening burn injuries, both are in fair condition. No Further Details; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 10/30/2017

Update Structure Fire; 04:43PM; 866 E 43rd Pl; internal:/; South Los Angeles; KNOCKDOWN: 33 FF in 17 mins. Building appears to be vacant. Fire prevented from spreading to adjacent structure. No injuries reported. Cause TBD LAFD Arson Unit requested. No Further Details; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; Margaret Stewart

Update Hazmat 10/30/2017

Update Hazmat; 04:40PM; 2013 S Walgrove Av; internal:/; Venice; LAFD is in Unified Command with LAPD and working with the gas company to shut off the active gas leak (standard residencial gas line). LAPD conducted precautionary evacuations of approx 50 homes near the incident. No injuries reported. Investigation of suspicious (unknown) cylinders at back of home continues. This will be a prolonged incident. No Further Details.; FS 63; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart