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Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 08/19/2022 INC#1114

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1114; 03:30PM; 10052 N Chapin Wy; https://bit.ly/3PAfuaL; Sunland; KNOCKDOWN: 24 firefighters extinguished the fire in 33 minutes with no injuries reported. The fire originated in an exterior storage shed and extended into the attic. Firefighters prevented the fire from extending down into the living area. No injuries reported. No further details.; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 E24 E274 E298 E77 RA74 T74 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 08/19/2022 INC#1114

Structure Fire; INC#1114; 02:57PM; 10052 N Chapin Wy; https://bit.ly/3PAfuaL; Sunland; One story, single family dwelling with smoke showing on arrival. Upon making entry, firefighters located a well established attic fire and are in the offensive mode while also conducting salvage operations to minimize damage to property. All occupants were out of the structure prior to LAFD arrival.; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 E24 E274 E298 E77 RA74 T74 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Traffic - FATALITIES 08/19/2022 INC#0210

Traffic - FATALITIES; INC#0210; 04:14AM; 261 W Manchester Av; https://bit.ly/3dIJdB9; Florence; A four car traffic collision resulted in one patient with minor injuries (no hospital transport) and two patients determined dead on scene (age/gender unknown). All media queries are directed to LAPD Traffic Division Inc #0560. No further details.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; E233 RA257 RA33 RA833 T33; CH4; Margaret Stewart

Fire Out - FATALITY 08/19/2022 INC#0200

Fire Out - FATALITY; INC#0200; 04:05AM; 361 W 88th St; https://bit.ly/3PP0uGl; Broadway-Manchester; Firefighters responded to a 'fire out' and located a deceased person whose body had been on fire. LAFD Arson, LAPD and LA County Coroner are conducting a joint investigation. Age / gender unknown. There are no further details available. ; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AR1 E33 EM13 RA57; CH4; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire KNOCKDOWN 08/18/2022 INC#1189

Update KNOCKDOWN Brush Fire; INC#1189; 05:47PM; 238 S Av 64; https://bit.ly/3pvdDJO; Highland Park; KNOCKDOWN: Over 80 firefighters battled extremely steep terrain to get hand lines around the fire while LAFD Air Ops laid in strategic water drops. The combined efforts successfully extinguished the fire and prevented any structures from damage. No injuries reported. Crews will remain on scene for an undetermined period to continue mopping up the hot spots. No injuries reported. No further details.; FS 12; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 AO2 BC1 BC11 BC2 CE83 CM20 CM22 CW3A CW3B E1 E11 E12 E16 E201 E209 E210 E212 E220 E290 E42 E44 E47 E55 E56 E90 EA1 EM1 F114 H3 H4 H5 HA3 HA4 HA5 HT1 RA12 RA55 T1 T10 T12 T20 T90; CH5; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 08/18/2022 INC#1189

Update Brush Fire; INC#1189; 05:36PM; 238 S Av 64; https://bit.ly/3pvdDJO; Highland Park; Firefighters are facing extremely steep, difficult terrain as they conduct a ground based fire attack. Their determined efforts combined with strategic water drops by LAFD Air Ops have continued to hold the fire to less than 2.5 acres and defended all structures from any damage. There is not yet an official 'knockdown' declared but crews have made strong progress and no additional resources are anticipated to be needed. South Pasadena Fire and one engine on scene and LA County Fire is sending (2?) camp crews. No reported injuries. ; FS 12; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 AO2 BC1 BC11 BC2 CE83 CM20 CM22 CW3A CW3B E1 E11 E12 E16 E201 E209 E210 E212 E220 E290 E42 E44 E47 E55 E56 E90 EM1 F114 H3 H4 H5 HA3 HA4 HA5 HT1 RA12 RA55 T1 T10 T12 T20 T90; CH5; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 08/18/2022 INC#1189

Update Brush Fire; INC#1189; 04:54PM; 238 S Av 64; https://bit.ly/3pvdDJO; Highland Park; Fire estimated at two acres and is topography driven (no wind). LAFD Air Ops put in several water drops which slowed the forward progress of the hot flank (Hardison Way side). The terrain on the hot flank steep with heavy brush and firefighters are making their way up, getting handlines in place. South Pasadena Fire also has an engine on scene assisting. No injuries reported.; FS 12; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 AO2 BC1 BC2 CW3A CW3B E1 E12 E16 E201 E212 E290 E42 E44 E47 E55 E90 EM1 H3 H4 H5 HA3 HA4 HA5 RA12 RA55 T1 T12 T90; CH5; 13; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 08/18/2022 INC#1189

Brush Fire; INC#1189; 04:24PM; 238 S Av 64; https://bit.ly/3pvdDJO; Highland Park; Two acres of light fuel burning uphill. ; FS 12; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 AO2 BC1 BC2 E1 E12 E201 E212 E290 E42 E44 E47 E55 E90 EM1 H3 H4 H5 HA3 HA4 HA5 RA55 T1 T12 T90; CH5; 13; Margaret Stewart

Electrocution 08/18/2022 INC#0950

Electrocution; INC#0950; 03:33PM; 3744 N Barham Bl; https://bit.ly/3AvLXL2; Hollywood Hills; LAFD responded to a reported "power off explosion" in a DWP underground vault. Upon arrival, there was no active fire hazard and the power was confirmed off. Five male patients were transported with a mixture of burn and smoke inhalation injuries. All patients were alert, conscious, talking and were in fair condition. None of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening. DWP confirms there will be an outage in the area as repairs are underway. All further media questions / outage questions are referred to @LADWP The 9-1-1 call was received at 1:55PM. No further details.; FS 76; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E76 E89 E97 EM14 EM5 RA26 RA27 RA68 RA76 RA88; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire (Grass) KNOCKDOWN 08/17/2022 INC#1043

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire (Grass); INC#1043; 02:38PM; 12970 W Branford St; https://bit.ly/3dE6qo4; Pacoima; KNOCKDOWN: 78 firefighters extinguished the fire in 47 minutes with no injuries reported. Firefighters prevented the vegetation fire from extending to the exposed residences. There is some reported damage (extent unknown at this time) to fencing / patio furniture. Branford St is closed at the 5 Freeway to Laurel Canyon Blvd due to large diameter supply lines on the street and commuters are advised to seek alternate routes (duration unknown at this time). Crews continue to mop up the vegetation fire hot spots. This call was reported as a structure fire but was grass/vegetation along the freeway threatening the structures.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 BC14 BC2 BC5 CM40 CM42 E239 E260 E27 E288 E290 E293 E298 E7 E73 E75 E77 E81 E88 E98 EM15 HR3 RA7 RA91 T39 T60 T88 T90 T93 T98 UR27 UR88; CH9; 13 17; Margaret Stewart