Alerts

Complete - Confined Space Rescue 03/16/2023 INC#1662

Complete - Confined Space Rescue; INC#1662; 09:37PM; 7660 W Imperial Hw; https://bit.ly/3JrKit4; Playa del Rey; The first arriving LAFD crews were able to quickly and safely rescue the 32 year-old male (unknown craft or site affiliation) who had fallen into the 3' x 3' opening (of an as much as =20' deep?) subterranean well or vault space at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. Conscious, alert and in fair condition, he is being evaluated by LAFD Paramedics, who anticipate transporting him to an area hospital. Media Inquiries: LA City Department of Public Works, Sanitation Bureau and Cal-OSHA.; FS 51; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 BC9 E205 E263 E295 E5 E51 E67 E95 EM9 HR3 RA5 RA51 RA95 T5 T63 T95 UR5 UR88; CH7; 13; Brian Humphrey

Rescue 03/16/2023 INC#1662

Rescue; INC#1662; 09:19PM; 12000 S Vista Del Mar; https://bit.ly/2MZchr9; #PlayaDelRey; PRELIM: 32 year-old male (unknown site affiliation) conscious and alert after falling into a 3' x 3' opening (x 15'-20' deep? unknown type subterranean system) well or vault space at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. He remains trapped with an apparent shoulder injury.; FS 51; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 BC9 E205 E263 E295 E5 E51 E67 E95 EM9 HR3 RA5 RA51 RA95 T5 T63 T95 UR5 UR88; CH7; 13; Brian Humphrey

Complete - Animal Rescue 03/16/2023 INC#1274

Complete - Animal Rescue; INC#1274; 06:05PM; Wonder View Trail; https://bit.ly/3n13UwZ; #HollywoodHills; The 45 pound (unstated gender) Husky was able to safely scramble up the steep hillside by itself through thick vegetation to the Wonder View Trail near Cahuenga Peak, and has been reunited with its owner. The dog does not appear to be injured. An adult male hiker (unknown affiliation) who chose after firefighter's arrival to descend the steep hillside in a well-intentioned Good Samaritan effort to assist the animal (contrary to 9-1-1 dispatcher guidance) was thankfully able to make his way to the ridge-top trail uninjured.; FS 76; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E227 E27 E76 E82 H0C H5 H7 HA5 HA7 RA76 RA82 RA827 RH114 T27 UR27 UR88 + Park Rangers; CH7; 13; Brian Humphrey

Animal Rescue 03/16/2023 INC#1274

Animal Rescue; INC#1274; 05:07PM; Wonder View Trail; https://bit.ly/3n13UwZ; #HollywoodHills; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response with Park Rangers to assist an uninjured adult female hiker who states her dog, a 45 pound (unstated gender) Husky, is stranded after it descended (fell or slid?) an unknown distance down a remote hillside in thick vegetation adjacent to the Wonder View Trail near Cahuenga Peak. The animal is able to walk and does not appear injured. Operations planning continues. (Plan A = Ground based hike and/or rope rescue. Plan B = helicopter hoist rescue).; FS 76; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E227 E76 E82 H0C RA76 RA827 RH114 T27 UR27 + Park Rangers; CH7; 13; Brian Humphrey

Complete - River Rescue 03/15/2023 INC#1406

Complete - River Rescue; INC#1406; 05:45PM; L.A. River south of Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3Tz7Np7; #BoyleHeights; An adult male suffering the effects of hypothermia (no other injuries yet determined) has been successfully rescued by an LAFD helicopter crew that hoisted him safely aboard their aircraft hovering above a corrugated concrete shear wall within the rain-swollen (undetermined water depth or speed) Los Angeles River south of Washington Blvd. He was provided in-flight medical care by the on-board LAFD Flight Paramedic team during his direct helicopter transport to the Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center. We have yet to confirm his age or the circumstances related to his being in the flood control channel. LAFD ground and air crews have systematically surveyed the area, and no other victims have been discovered.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AO1 AO2 BC1 BC11 CM20 CM22 E14 E17 E203 E209 E9 EM1 H0B H0D H2 H3 H5 HA2 HA3 HA5 HR3 RA25 RA4 SC1 SW44 SW89 T3 T9 UR88 + LACoFD; CH5; 13 14; Brian Humphrey

River Rescue 03/15/2023 INC#1406

River Rescue; INC#1406; 05:05PM; L.A. River x Washington Bl; https://bit.ly/3Tz7Np7; #BoyleHeights; LAFD ground and air response to a person in distress in or near the rain-swollen Los Angeles River south of Washington Blvd.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 CM20 CM22 E14 E17 E203 E209 E9 EM1 H0B H0D H2 H3 H5 HA2 HA3 HA5 HR3 RA25 RA4 SC1 SW44 SW89 T3 T9 UR88; CH5; 13; Brian Humphrey

Update Multi-Patient Medical 03/15/2023 INC#1030

Update Multi-Patient Medical; INC#1030; 02:45PM; 7330 N Bakman Av; https://bit.ly/42jAR82; #SunValley; A total of eight persons (both boys and girls) ages 12-16, all conscious and breathing, have been medically evaluated by LAFD Paramedics at the scene for sudden illness that appears related to their ingestion of chewable marijuana ("gummies"). Five patients have been transported to area hospitals. Three have been released at the scene to parents. Though all eight patients were discovered upon the campus of Sun Valley Magnet School, a confirmation of how each may be affiliated with the campus remains a matter for LAUSD officials. LAFD Public Information Officer Firefighter David Ortiz is at the scene conducting media interviews.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; AP7 BC14 E289 E60 E77 E89 EM10 EM14 EM15 PI2 RA77 RA78 RA86 RA860 RA889 RA90 RA98 T89; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Multi-Patient Medical 03/15/2023 INC#1030

Multi-Patient Medical; INC#1030; 01:18PM; 7330 N Bakman Av; https://bit.ly/42jAR82; #SunValley; PRELIM: Multiple patients (all believed school aged), conscious and breathing, being evaluated for sudden illness at Sun Valley Magnet School after possible ingestion of chewable marijuana ("gummies"). At least seven patients have come forth (a final tally of patients will be offered at the conclusion of the incident). LAFD Public Information Officer Firefighter David Ortiz is en route, ETA 2:40 PM. Until his arrival, Media Inquiries should be directed to LAUSD officials.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; AP7 BC14 E289 E60 E77 E89 EM10 EM14 EM15 RA77 RA78 RA86 RA860 RA889 RA90 RA98 T89; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Trapped Vehicle 03/14/2023 INC#0776

Trapped Vehicle; INC#0776; 12:59PM; Wb 10 Fy; https://bit.ly/3yERzku; Sawtelle; One vehicle on its side, down the embankment with one patient trapped. Firefighters stabilized the car with the two-line rope system and safely removed the patient from the vehicle. The 33yo male patient will be transported with non-life threatening injuries. LAFD Heavy Rescue will continue through to the incident to evaluate the vehicle whether it needs to be towed up or is at risk of falling further down the embankment. The 9-1-1 call was received at 12:37PM. No further details.; FS 92; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 11; BC18 E292 E58 E67 E71 EM18 HR3 RA59 RA92 T92; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - NOW OUT 03/13/2023 INC#1546

Structure Fire - NOW OUT; INC#1546; 08:05PM; 556 N Oxford Av; https://bit.ly/3JeAIdg; East Hollywood; Two story, center hall apartment building had smoke showing from one unit on the first floor. Firefighters initiated an offensive operation and located fire in one unit. 28 firefighters extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported. They are clearing the residual smoke from the hallway but the fire was prevented from extending beyond the unit of origin. Cause and $ loss TBD. The 9-1-1 call was received at 7:50PM. No further details. ; FS 52; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC5 E227 E229 E27 E52 E6 RA29 T27 T29; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart