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Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 01:48AM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; The power outage is only affecting one building (Specialty Care Center) on the White Memorial campus. An estimated 30 patients are identified as critical, requiring transport to one of the designated hospitals. This includes some pediatric and OB/GYN patients. The bulk of the patients in the facility are non critical and can be moved to another building on the campus. Media staging is Michigan Ave x N Boyle Ave IMPORTANT NOTE: Please ensure all roads are kept CLEAR for ambulance traffic.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM21 CM22 E1 E10 E11 E14 E15 E16 E17 E2 E201 E202 E203 E209 E210 E220 E235 E25 E3 E4 E44 E47 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM13 HR3 PI3 PI4 RA1 RA11 RA12 RA15 RA2 RA20 RA209 RA21 RA25 RA3 RA35 RA4 RA46 RA47 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA9 RA900 SO1 T1 T10 T2 T20 T3 T35 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Update Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 12:54AM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; LAFD is working with White Memorial staff and identifying prioritization of patients requiring transport to a new hospital with those on ventilators (assisted breathing) receiving top priority. Due to the power outage, firefighters must physically transport patients down from upper floors to awaiting ambulances. Initial focus on 11 identified patients. LAFD PIO CII Cody Weireter is enroute to assist with media availability, however questions regarding their standard operating procedures in the case of (what is called an) internal disaster are referred to White Memorial. ; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC2 CM20 CM22 E1 E2 E201 E202 E209 E220 E3 E4 E9 EM1 EM11 EM13 RA1 RA11 RA12 RA15 RA2 RA20 RA209 RA21 RA25 RA3 RA35 RA4 RA46 RA47 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA9 RA900 T1 T2 T20 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation 08/22/2023 INC#1955

Automatic Alarm - Medical Evacuation; INC#1955; 11:45PM; 1720 E Chavez Av; https://bit.ly/3E70ttO; Boyle Heights; Power outage at White Memorial hospital requiring evacuation of patients on ventilators (assisted breathing). Exact number of patients needed evacuation is being determined. LAFD will assist in both caring for patients and transporting them to designated hospitals. Any questions regarding the power outage and their standard operation in such scenario are referred to White Memorial.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 CM20 CM22 E2 E201 E202 E4 EM1 EM11 EM13 RA1 RA2 RA25 RA4 RA801 RA803 RA809 RA810 RA9 RA900 T1 T2 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 08/21/2023 INC#0986

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0986; 01:13PM; 4600 S 9th Av; https://bit.ly/47DGRLo; Hyde Park; KNOCKDOWN: 26 firefighters extinguished the fire in 13 minutes with no injuries reported. The fire was contained to one room. No further details.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E266 E294 E66 E94 RA266 T66 T94; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 08/21/2023 INC#0986

Structure Fire; INC#0986; 01:00PM; 4600 S 9th Av; https://bit.ly/47DGRLo; Hyde Park; One story, single family dwelling with fire in one room. Firefighters are in the offensive mode. ; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E266 E294 E66 E94 RA266 T66 T94; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Outside Fire 08/21/2023 INC#0146

KNOCKDOWN Outside Fire; INC#0146; 03:37AM; 716 N Sanford Av; https://bit.ly/45AUI3f; #Wilmington; It took thirty firefighters 91 minutes to extinguish the outside fire at an auto dismantling yard, including 7 semi trucks (tractors only, no trailers), and 1 auto. Firefighters protected the nearby business. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 38; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC6 E238 E285 E38 E49 E85 RA38 RA85 SO1 T38 T85; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

Outside Fire 08/21/2023 INC#0146

Outside Fire; INC#0146; 02:06AM; 716 N Sanford Av; https://bit.ly/45AUI3f; #Wilmington; Firefighters are battling a large outside fire involving several semi trucks and at least four additional autos in a dismantling yard.; FS 38; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC6 E238 E285 E38 E49 E85 RA38 RA85 T38 T85; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

Flooding 08/20/2023 INC#1917

Flooding; INC#1917; 07:34PM; 11949 W Sherman Wy; https://bit.ly/3YI8FKs; #SunValley; Five vehicles stranded in rising waters. Firefighters assisted one person with escaping from their vehicle. Thankfully, no one was injured. This is a good reminder to avoid driving through flooded areas, as you cannot see what is under the surface of the water, and moving water can sweep a vehicle away.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; E289 E290 SW89 T89 T90; CH8; Nicholas Prange

Physical Rescue 08/20/2023 INC#1762

Physical Rescue; INC#1762; 06:34PM; SB 405 Fwy x Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/3amqV4G; #SepulvedaBasin; Firefighters responded to a one-vehicle traffic collision (car vs tree) on the right shoulder of the San Diego Freeway, finding one trapped patient. Firefighters quickly performed extrication measures to free the solo patient from the vehicle. The patient was transported in critical condition to a local trauma center. CHP Log #3779. Nothing further.; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E239 E288 E39 E88 EM17 HR756 RA102 RA99 T39 T88 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Earthquake Mode Complete 08/20/2023 INC#1245

Earthquake Mode Complete; INC#1245; 04:00PM; #LosAngeles; Your LAFD completed a strategic 470 square-mile survey of the City of Los Angeles following the 5.1M earthquake near Ojai. No damage or injuries were reported and normal operational mode has resumed. The LAFD reminds residents that, "You can't predict, but you can prepare." Tips and resources for all disasters, not just earthquakes (or tropical storms), are available in a FREE downloadable guide found at https://www.lafd.org/safety/disaster-preparedness; Nicholas Prange