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Update River Rescue 12/14/2021 INC#0282

Update River Rescue; INC#0282; 10:00AM; 2658 E Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3dQ8TIR; Downtown; Now a total of 3 vehicles have been swept down the LA River toward the Washington Bridge. The second vehicle has become "stacked" atop the first submerged vehicle (water level has risen). A third vehicle was carried past the bridge at Washington Blvd and proceeded into LA County FD jurisdiction. So far, no victims (if there are any) have been located or identified. The circumstances surrounding these three separate vehicles and their journey down the LA River remain unclear.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 AO2 BC1 BC11 CM20 CM22 E1 E14 E17 E201 E203 E221 E9 E90 EM1 H1 H2 HA1 HA2 HR3 PI1 RA1 RA14 RA17 SC1 SW44 SW88 T1 T21 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 12 13 14; Nicholas Prange

River Rescue 12/14/2021 INC#0451

River Rescue; INC#0451; 07:50AM; 12933 N Dronfield Av; https://bit.ly/3IRurTw; Sylmar; Dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call from someone who was in a drainage channel/wash near Sylmar High School. The 26-year-old male victim was swept into a covered channel of the LA River, but was able to maintain his cellphone call to communicate with dispatchers. An engine on the street above continued to honk, as firefighters removed maintenance hole covers in the street. The victim reported by phone when he could hear the honk nearby, and firefighters effected the rescue through that maintenance hole. The patient is in fair condition and being evaluated by firefighter-paramedics for minor trauma and mild hypothermia.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 AO2 BC12 E298 E7 E91 E98 EM12 HR3 RA98 SC1 SW44 SW88 T98 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

River Rescue 12/14/2021 INC#0282

River Rescue; INC#0282; 05:39AM; 2658 E Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3dQ8TIR; Downtown; An auto rollover was reported at 5:39am. Crews arrived on scene and received additional information that led them to upgrade the incident to a river rescue at approximately 6:10am. LAFD air and ground crews surveyed up and down the LA River, finding no victims. At approximately 7:30am, a single vehicle was located, stationary against a column or abutment, with fast-moving water rising rapidly. Crews are preparing for a vehicle recovery, once conditions provide an opportunity. The identity/location/condition of the driver remains unknown. No victim located. PIO Captain Erik Scott is en route for media needs, to the location: Washington Bridge x LA River.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 AO2 BC1 BC11 CM20 CM22 E1 E14 E17 E201 E203 E221 E9 E90 EM1 H1 H2 HA1 HA2 HR3 RA1 RA14 RA17 SC1 SW44 SW88 T1 T21 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Traffic Collision with Entrapment 12/13/2021 INC#1586

Traffic Collision with Entrapment; INC#1586; 09:43PM; 7200 N Balboa Bl; https://bit.ly/3oPio1i; Lake Balboa; PRELIM: As many as four vehicles involved, with two persons trapped. No further details. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #4583); FS 100; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E273 E290 E73 E90 EM15 EM17 HR3 RA100 RA73 RA90 RA903 T73 T90 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - #LaurelFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire 12/13/2021 INC#1085

Knockdown - #LaurelFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1085; 04:21PM; 6261 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3m1G0hq; North Hollywood; Address Corrected from Sylvan Street. It took 100 LAFD Firefighters just 44 minutes of well-coordinated offensive operations to access, confine and fully extinguish flames within a one-story 250' x 100' vacant row of commercial buildings, the site of a previous fire (date, time and circumstances still to be determined). Though persons believed to be transients were seen leaving the building on LAFD arrival, none reported anyone injured or remaining in the building. A comprehensive search of the still smoldering premises continues. No persons discovered within or injuries thus far reported. LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Erik Scott is at scene to assist the media. The fire cause remains under investigation.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC1 BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 CE83 CM42 E102 E203 E235 E239 E260 E278 E289 E290 E298 E35 E39 E81 E88 E89 EA1 EM14 HR3 PI1 RA102 RA60 RA89 T3 T35 T39 T60 T78 T89 T90 T98 UR3 UR88; CH8; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire #LaurelFire 12/13/2021 INC#1085

Update #LaurelFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1085; 04:05PM; 12100 W Sylvan St; https://bit.ly/3yrv29N; North Hollywood; Address Remains Tentative. LAFD Public Information Officer, Captain Erik Scott is on scene (in place of PIO Ortiz). The firefight continues, and no injuries have been reported. ; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC1 BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 CE83 CM42 E102 E203 E235 E239 E260 E278 E289 E290 E298 E35 E39 E81 E88 E89 EA1 EM14 HR3 RA60 RA89 T3 T35 T39 T60 T78 T89 T90 T98 UR3 UR88; CH9; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire #LaurelFire 12/13/2021 INC#1085

Update #LaurelFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1085; 03:50PM; 12100 W Sylvan St; https://bit.ly/3yrv29N; North Hollywood; With 96 LAFD personnel assigned, this incident, known as the Laurel Fire is at Greater Alarm status. LAFD Public Information Officer, Firefighter David Ortiz is en route.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC1 BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 CM42 E102 E203 E235 E239 E260 E278 E289 E290 E298 E35 E39 E81 E88 E89 EA1 EM14 HR3 RA60 RA89 T3 T35 T39 T60 T78 T89 T90 T98 UR3 UR88; CH9; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 12/13/2021 INC#1085

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1085; 03:37PM; 12100 W Sylvan St; https://bit.ly/3yrv29N; North Hollywood; PRELIM: One story 250' x 100' vacant row of commercial buildings, the site of a previous fire, with fire through the roof of one center unit.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC1 BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 CM42 E102 E203 E235 E239 E260 E278 E289 E290 E298 E35 E39 E81 E88 E89 EM14 HR3 RA60 RA89 T3 T35 T39 T60 T78 T89 T90 T98 UR3 UR88; CH9; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Update Pedestrian Fatality 12/12/2021 INC#1461

Update Pedestrian Fatality; INC#1461; 08:30PM; Metro B (Red) Line Station - 6250 W Hollywood Bl; https://bit.ly/3rNHRKl; Hollywood; Apparent male (unknown age / affiliation / circumstances) was apparently struck by and has been discovered lifeless beneath the mid-section of an unknown direction Metro B (Red) Line subway train now stopped at the Hollywood/Vine Station platform. LAFD responders are working with Metro Los Angeles to assist the uninjured passengers and train operator in safely exiting the train, before they assist the Coroner's staff with the discreet and dignified removal of the decedent, who remains beneath but is not physically trapped by the train. Transit Users: Follow @MetroLAAlerts https://twitter.com/MetroLAAlerts on Twitter for service information. Media Inquiries: Metro Los Angeles, LAPD Transit Bureau (Incident #3774) and Coroner; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC13 BC5 E220 E229 E235 E27 E52 E76 E82 EM11 HR3 RA41 SQ21 T20 T29 T35; CH7; 15; Brian Humphrey

Pedestrian Struck 12/12/2021 INC#1461

Pedestrian Struck; INC#1461; 08:15PM; Metro B (Red) Line Station - 6250 W Hollywood Bl; https://bit.ly/3rNHRKl; Hollywood; PRELIM: (Unknown age / gender / condition / affiliation / circumstances) pedestrian reportedly struck and trapped beneath unknown direction Metro B (Red) Line subway train now stopped at Hollywood/Vine Station. LAFD responders are still seeking to access the patient. Transit Users: Follow @MetroLAAlerts https://twitter.com/MetroLAAlerts on Twitter for service information. Media Inquiries: Metro Los Angeles and LAPD Transit Bureau (Incident #3774); FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC5 E220 E229 E235 E27 E52 E76 E82 EM11 HR3 RA41 SQ21 T20 T29 T35; CH7; 15; Brian Humphrey