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Firefighters Combat Building Fire with Ladder Trucks

950 E Pico Blvd, Downtown, Los Angeles

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Summary

  • A community member reported an unspecified incident, and Citizen is seeking additional information. No further details are available at this time.

Timeline

The gas company is expected to arrive in approximately 45 minutes to assist with the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, information only, gas company has a 45-minute ETA. Pico IC copies, 45-minute ETA.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire is now under control.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:05
Alright, secure, it's in the bulk of the fire, coming down.

The gas company has been contacted to assist with the ongoing fire incident.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Metro, Pico IC, if you can attach the gas company to our incident. Pico IC, roger, gas company.

Firefighters are addressing a collapsed portion of the roof, despite poor visibility.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21
How's it looking there? I'm knocking down more fire here. Poor visibility up here though now. Roger, let us know if we need to rotate. Roger, I'm good. I'm hitting the collapsed portion of the roof now.

Heavy equipment is being deployed to assist with the remaining fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:08
Alright, let's rotate about 10 degrees to the left. There's more fire back there now.
Structure Fire · 0:10
Metro from Pico IC, attach heavy equipment to the RA incident. Pico IC, roger, heavy equipment.

Firefighters are addressing remaining flames and will relocate once the situation stabilizes.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:15
Let us know. If we need to stay in Alba for a little bit, let us know. Roger, we'll stay here for a second. I have some fire I'm still trying to knock down, and then we can move. Roger.

Firefighters are actively targeting remaining hotspots, focusing on areas identified as still burning.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31
Thomason, how's the stream looking? Stream is good. Are you hitting the bulk of the fire? I'm hitting it through the holes that they cut. Roger. Do you see more fire towards Charlie also? Yeah, there's a little bit of fire towards Charlie. If you rotate me to the left, I can hit it better. Roger. You let...

The incident has been ongoing for 40 minutes. Some firefighting units are being released from staging.

LAFD Ops South · 0:17
Light Force 1, Light Force 20, Engine 11, we're going to release you from staging, thank you. Engine 11, roger. Light Force 1, copy.
Structure Fire · 0:06
I see it for Metro, 40 minutes on the incident clock.

The incident has been ongoing for 30 minutes. Traffic management and power services are being coordinated.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Additionally, Pico, I see 30 minutes on the incident clock. Copy, 30 minutes on the incident clock.
Structure Fire · 0:28
Defensive mode. Requesting DWP, power sites, and DOT for traffic. Assistant 2 will be known as Pico IC. Battalion 1 will be Operations. Assistant 2. Roger. Command Post will be Central. Correction, staging Central and Pico Command Post at Pico and Paloma. Getting DOT for traffic.

A paramedic rescue team is being added to assist with the ongoing incident.

Structure Fire · 0:10
Yeah Metro, Task Force 3, I'd like to add a paramedic rescue for our U-turn component. Task Force 3, roger, standby.

The incident has been ongoing for 20 minutes, according to firefighters.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, 20 minutes on the incident timer. Pico IC, 20 minutes on the incident clock.

Firefighters report the fire is under control, and Task Force 66 is managing the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Echo IC, roger, command post at Pico, cross street from the incident.Metro, fire from Task Force 66, we got a knockdown. Task Force 66 will be able to handle. You can have TAC 18 back and we'll go to 7. Task Force 66, roger, handling, taking back the TAC, going back to 7.Metro, Engine 11, we're available in 10th district if you want to TAC 10.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 950 E Pico Blvd.

Expect travel impacts while police coordinate and support firefighting operations by restricting nearby roadways.

An active fire remains uncontrolled.

Firefighters have deployed additional resources.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 810 E Pico Blvd.

The gas company is expected to arrive in approximately 45 minutes to assist with the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, information only, gas company has a 45-minute ETA. Pico IC copies, 45-minute ETA.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire is now under control.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:05
Alright, secure, it's in the bulk of the fire, coming down.

The gas company has been contacted to assist with the ongoing fire incident.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Metro, Pico IC, if you can attach the gas company to our incident. Pico IC, roger, gas company.

Firefighters are addressing a collapsed portion of the roof, despite poor visibility.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21
How's it looking there? I'm knocking down more fire here. Poor visibility up here though now. Roger, let us know if we need to rotate. Roger, I'm good. I'm hitting the collapsed portion of the roof now.

Heavy equipment is being deployed to assist with the remaining fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:08
Alright, let's rotate about 10 degrees to the left. There's more fire back there now.
Structure Fire · 0:10
Metro from Pico IC, attach heavy equipment to the RA incident. Pico IC, roger, heavy equipment.

Firefighters are addressing remaining flames and will relocate once the situation stabilizes.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:15
Let us know. If we need to stay in Alba for a little bit, let us know. Roger, we'll stay here for a second. I have some fire I'm still trying to knock down, and then we can move. Roger.

Firefighters are actively targeting remaining hotspots, focusing on areas identified as still burning.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31
Thomason, how's the stream looking? Stream is good. Are you hitting the bulk of the fire? I'm hitting it through the holes that they cut. Roger. Do you see more fire towards Charlie also? Yeah, there's a little bit of fire towards Charlie. If you rotate me to the left, I can hit it better. Roger. You let...

The incident has been ongoing for 40 minutes. Some firefighting units are being released from staging.

LAFD Ops South · 0:17
Light Force 1, Light Force 20, Engine 11, we're going to release you from staging, thank you. Engine 11, roger. Light Force 1, copy.
Structure Fire · 0:06
I see it for Metro, 40 minutes on the incident clock.

The incident has been ongoing for 30 minutes. Traffic management and power services are being coordinated.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Additionally, Pico, I see 30 minutes on the incident clock. Copy, 30 minutes on the incident clock.
Structure Fire · 0:28
Defensive mode. Requesting DWP, power sites, and DOT for traffic. Assistant 2 will be known as Pico IC. Battalion 1 will be Operations. Assistant 2. Roger. Command Post will be Central. Correction, staging Central and Pico Command Post at Pico and Paloma. Getting DOT for traffic.

A paramedic rescue team is being added to assist with the ongoing incident.

Structure Fire · 0:10
Yeah Metro, Task Force 3, I'd like to add a paramedic rescue for our U-turn component. Task Force 3, roger, standby.

The incident has been ongoing for 20 minutes, according to firefighters.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, 20 minutes on the incident timer. Pico IC, 20 minutes on the incident clock.

Firefighters report the fire is under control, and Task Force 66 is managing the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Echo IC, roger, command post at Pico, cross street from the incident.Metro, fire from Task Force 66, we got a knockdown. Task Force 66 will be able to handle. You can have TAC 18 back and we'll go to 7. Task Force 66, roger, handling, taking back the TAC, going back to 7.Metro, Engine 11, we're available in 10th district if you want to TAC 10.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 950 E Pico Blvd.

Expect travel impacts while police coordinate and support firefighting operations by restricting nearby roadways.

An active fire remains uncontrolled.

Firefighters have deployed additional resources.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 810 E Pico Blvd.

The gas company is expected to arrive in approximately 45 minutes to assist with the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, information only, gas company has a 45-minute ETA. Pico IC copies, 45-minute ETA.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire is now under control.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:05
Alright, secure, it's in the bulk of the fire, coming down.

The gas company has been contacted to assist with the ongoing fire incident.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Metro, Pico IC, if you can attach the gas company to our incident. Pico IC, roger, gas company.

Firefighters are addressing a collapsed portion of the roof, despite poor visibility.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21
How's it looking there? I'm knocking down more fire here. Poor visibility up here though now. Roger, let us know if we need to rotate. Roger, I'm good. I'm hitting the collapsed portion of the roof now.

Heavy equipment is being deployed to assist with the remaining fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:08
Alright, let's rotate about 10 degrees to the left. There's more fire back there now.
Structure Fire · 0:10
Metro from Pico IC, attach heavy equipment to the RA incident. Pico IC, roger, heavy equipment.

Firefighters are addressing remaining flames and will relocate once the situation stabilizes.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:15
Let us know. If we need to stay in Alba for a little bit, let us know. Roger, we'll stay here for a second. I have some fire I'm still trying to knock down, and then we can move. Roger.

Firefighters are actively targeting remaining hotspots, focusing on areas identified as still burning.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31
Thomason, how's the stream looking? Stream is good. Are you hitting the bulk of the fire? I'm hitting it through the holes that they cut. Roger. Do you see more fire towards Charlie also? Yeah, there's a little bit of fire towards Charlie. If you rotate me to the left, I can hit it better. Roger. You let...

The incident has been ongoing for 40 minutes. Some firefighting units are being released from staging.

LAFD Ops South · 0:17
Light Force 1, Light Force 20, Engine 11, we're going to release you from staging, thank you. Engine 11, roger. Light Force 1, copy.
Structure Fire · 0:06
I see it for Metro, 40 minutes on the incident clock.

The incident has been ongoing for 30 minutes. Traffic management and power services are being coordinated.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Additionally, Pico, I see 30 minutes on the incident clock. Copy, 30 minutes on the incident clock.
Structure Fire · 0:28
Defensive mode. Requesting DWP, power sites, and DOT for traffic. Assistant 2 will be known as Pico IC. Battalion 1 will be Operations. Assistant 2. Roger. Command Post will be Central. Correction, staging Central and Pico Command Post at Pico and Paloma. Getting DOT for traffic.

A paramedic rescue team is being added to assist with the ongoing incident.

Structure Fire · 0:10
Yeah Metro, Task Force 3, I'd like to add a paramedic rescue for our U-turn component. Task Force 3, roger, standby.

The incident has been ongoing for 20 minutes, according to firefighters.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, 20 minutes on the incident timer. Pico IC, 20 minutes on the incident clock.

Firefighters report the fire is under control, and Task Force 66 is managing the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Echo IC, roger, command post at Pico, cross street from the incident.Metro, fire from Task Force 66, we got a knockdown. Task Force 66 will be able to handle. You can have TAC 18 back and we'll go to 7. Task Force 66, roger, handling, taking back the TAC, going back to 7.Metro, Engine 11, we're available in 10th district if you want to TAC 10.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 950 E Pico Blvd.

Expect travel impacts while police coordinate and support firefighting operations by restricting nearby roadways.

An active fire remains uncontrolled.

Firefighters have deployed additional resources.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 810 E Pico Blvd.

The gas company is expected to arrive in approximately 45 minutes to assist with the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, information only, gas company has a 45-minute ETA. Pico IC copies, 45-minute ETA.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire is now under control.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:05
Alright, secure, it's in the bulk of the fire, coming down.

The gas company has been contacted to assist with the ongoing fire incident.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Metro, Pico IC, if you can attach the gas company to our incident. Pico IC, roger, gas company.

Firefighters are addressing a collapsed portion of the roof, despite poor visibility.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21
How's it looking there? I'm knocking down more fire here. Poor visibility up here though now. Roger, let us know if we need to rotate. Roger, I'm good. I'm hitting the collapsed portion of the roof now.

Heavy equipment is being deployed to assist with the remaining fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:08
Alright, let's rotate about 10 degrees to the left. There's more fire back there now.
Structure Fire · 0:10
Metro from Pico IC, attach heavy equipment to the RA incident. Pico IC, roger, heavy equipment.

Firefighters are addressing remaining flames and will relocate once the situation stabilizes.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:15
Let us know. If we need to stay in Alba for a little bit, let us know. Roger, we'll stay here for a second. I have some fire I'm still trying to knock down, and then we can move. Roger.

Firefighters are actively targeting remaining hotspots, focusing on areas identified as still burning.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31
Thomason, how's the stream looking? Stream is good. Are you hitting the bulk of the fire? I'm hitting it through the holes that they cut. Roger. Do you see more fire towards Charlie also? Yeah, there's a little bit of fire towards Charlie. If you rotate me to the left, I can hit it better. Roger. You let...

The incident has been ongoing for 40 minutes. Some firefighting units are being released from staging.

LAFD Ops South · 0:17
Light Force 1, Light Force 20, Engine 11, we're going to release you from staging, thank you. Engine 11, roger. Light Force 1, copy.
Structure Fire · 0:06
I see it for Metro, 40 minutes on the incident clock.

The incident has been ongoing for 30 minutes. Traffic management and power services are being coordinated.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Additionally, Pico, I see 30 minutes on the incident clock. Copy, 30 minutes on the incident clock.
Structure Fire · 0:28
Defensive mode. Requesting DWP, power sites, and DOT for traffic. Assistant 2 will be known as Pico IC. Battalion 1 will be Operations. Assistant 2. Roger. Command Post will be Central. Correction, staging Central and Pico Command Post at Pico and Paloma. Getting DOT for traffic.

A paramedic rescue team is being added to assist with the ongoing incident.

Structure Fire · 0:10
Yeah Metro, Task Force 3, I'd like to add a paramedic rescue for our U-turn component. Task Force 3, roger, standby.

The incident has been ongoing for 20 minutes, according to firefighters.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, 20 minutes on the incident timer. Pico IC, 20 minutes on the incident clock.

Firefighters report the fire is under control, and Task Force 66 is managing the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Echo IC, roger, command post at Pico, cross street from the incident.Metro, fire from Task Force 66, we got a knockdown. Task Force 66 will be able to handle. You can have TAC 18 back and we'll go to 7. Task Force 66, roger, handling, taking back the TAC, going back to 7.Metro, Engine 11, we're available in 10th district if you want to TAC 10.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 950 E Pico Blvd.

Expect travel impacts while police coordinate and support firefighting operations by restricting nearby roadways.

An active fire remains uncontrolled.

Firefighters have deployed additional resources.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 810 E Pico Blvd.

The gas company is expected to arrive in approximately 45 minutes to assist with the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, information only, gas company has a 45-minute ETA. Pico IC copies, 45-minute ETA.

Firefighters report that the bulk of the fire is now under control.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:05
Alright, secure, it's in the bulk of the fire, coming down.

The gas company has been contacted to assist with the ongoing fire incident.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Metro, Pico IC, if you can attach the gas company to our incident. Pico IC, roger, gas company.

Firefighters are addressing a collapsed portion of the roof, despite poor visibility.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:21
How's it looking there? I'm knocking down more fire here. Poor visibility up here though now. Roger, let us know if we need to rotate. Roger, I'm good. I'm hitting the collapsed portion of the roof now.

Heavy equipment is being deployed to assist with the remaining fire.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:08
Alright, let's rotate about 10 degrees to the left. There's more fire back there now.
Structure Fire · 0:10
Metro from Pico IC, attach heavy equipment to the RA incident. Pico IC, roger, heavy equipment.

Firefighters are addressing remaining flames and will relocate once the situation stabilizes.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:15
Let us know. If we need to stay in Alba for a little bit, let us know. Roger, we'll stay here for a second. I have some fire I'm still trying to knock down, and then we can move. Roger.

Firefighters are actively targeting remaining hotspots, focusing on areas identified as still burning.

Brush/River Rescue · 0:31
Thomason, how's the stream looking? Stream is good. Are you hitting the bulk of the fire? I'm hitting it through the holes that they cut. Roger. Do you see more fire towards Charlie also? Yeah, there's a little bit of fire towards Charlie. If you rotate me to the left, I can hit it better. Roger. You let...

The incident has been ongoing for 40 minutes. Some firefighting units are being released from staging.

LAFD Ops South · 0:17
Light Force 1, Light Force 20, Engine 11, we're going to release you from staging, thank you. Engine 11, roger. Light Force 1, copy.
Structure Fire · 0:06
I see it for Metro, 40 minutes on the incident clock.

The incident has been ongoing for 30 minutes. Traffic management and power services are being coordinated.

Structure Fire · 0:09
Additionally, Pico, I see 30 minutes on the incident clock. Copy, 30 minutes on the incident clock.
Structure Fire · 0:28
Defensive mode. Requesting DWP, power sites, and DOT for traffic. Assistant 2 will be known as Pico IC. Battalion 1 will be Operations. Assistant 2. Roger. Command Post will be Central. Correction, staging Central and Pico Command Post at Pico and Paloma. Getting DOT for traffic.

A paramedic rescue team is being added to assist with the ongoing incident.

Structure Fire · 0:10
Yeah Metro, Task Force 3, I'd like to add a paramedic rescue for our U-turn component. Task Force 3, roger, standby.

The incident has been ongoing for 20 minutes, according to firefighters.

Structure Fire · 0:11
Pico IC for Metro, 20 minutes on the incident timer. Pico IC, 20 minutes on the incident clock.

Firefighters report the fire is under control, and Task Force 66 is managing the situation.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Echo IC, roger, command post at Pico, cross street from the incident.Metro, fire from Task Force 66, we got a knockdown. Task Force 66 will be able to handle. You can have TAC 18 back and we'll go to 7. Task Force 66, roger, handling, taking back the TAC, going back to 7.Metro, Engine 11, we're available in 10th district if you want to TAC 10.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 950 E Pico Blvd.

Expect travel impacts while police coordinate and support firefighting operations by restricting nearby roadways.

An active fire remains uncontrolled.

Firefighters have deployed additional resources.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 810 E Pico Blvd.

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Comments30

ohnowhathappened0927Oct 18 at 7:57 PM

All these fires…… it’s suspicious

KikidontlovemeeOct 18 at 7:15 PM

No ai used it all

losangelesUser2378983022Oct 18 at 7:04 PM

Damn insurance fraud 🤥

murrietaUser1800173007Oct 18 at 10:16 PM

Stay still

ohnowhathappened0927Oct 18 at 7:57 PM

All these fires…… it’s suspicious

KikidontlovemeeOct 18 at 7:15 PM

No ai used it all

losangelesUser2378983022Oct 18 at 7:04 PM

Damn insurance fraud 🤥

murrietaUser1800173007Oct 18 at 10:16 PM

Stay still

ohnowhathappened0927Oct 18 at 7:57 PM

All these fires…… it’s suspicious

KikidontlovemeeOct 18 at 7:15 PM

No ai used it all

losangelesUser2378983022Oct 18 at 7:04 PM

Damn insurance fraud 🤥

murrietaUser1800173007Oct 18 at 10:16 PM

Stay still

ohnowhathappened0927Oct 18 at 7:57 PM

All these fires…… it’s suspicious

KikidontlovemeeOct 18 at 7:15 PM

No ai used it all

losangelesUser2378983022Oct 18 at 7:04 PM

Damn insurance fraud 🤥

murrietaUser1800173007Oct 18 at 10:16 PM

Stay still

ohnowhathappened0927Oct 18 at 7:57 PM

All these fires…… it’s suspicious

KikidontlovemeeOct 18 at 7:15 PM

No ai used it all

losangelesUser2378983022Oct 18 at 7:04 PM

Damn insurance fraud 🤥

murrietaUser1800173007Oct 18 at 10:16 PM

Stay still

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