House Fire In North Long Beach
By Jackawa Jackson | February 11, 2010
On Feb 10, 2010 at 9:12 pm, LBFD responded to a reported structure fire at 239 W Artesia Blvd in Area 11 A (Council District 9). First in Engine 12 reported a working fire in one room of a small single-family dwelling. Engine 12 took command while firefighters quickly extended a 1-1/2″ attack line through the front door, extinguishing the fire in a matter of minutes. Truck 11 provided ventilation and smoke removal. R 12 assessed the female owner for possible smoke inhalation; she refused treatment and transport. Because of the aggressive attack by firefighters, damage was limited to a clothes washer and dryer, the clothing inside and on top of the dryer, and paint/smoke damage throughout the house. Crews removed water and debris from the house. The owner and her young son will stay with family.
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Small Fire At The Grace Motel
By JJohnson | February 3, 2010
This morning at 11:50 am, the call came into the LBFD for reports of smoke showing from a room inside the Grace Motel. Engine 2 and Engine 4 were both on scene quickly and reported lite smoke showing from a rear, upstairs window. Light Force 14 along with Truck 1 checked the roof for any extension.
The small, 100 sq/ft room had pack rat conditions. It appeared as though it was storage only. The fire was contained to a small area, right as you open the door, with a fair amount of smoke damage. Crews had to remove a substantial amount of debri to get to the seat of the fire.
There were no injuries to FD personnel or occupants and the manager of the Motel was notified.
Total units on scene – E2, E4, LF14, R14, T1, BC2, PIO4
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1 Car Into 3 Parked Cars
By JJohnson | February 3, 2010
On the morning of 2/3/10, LBFD units responded to an ITA (injury traffic accident) at the intersection of 7th street and Junipero. There were initial reports of an overturned SUV and a possible trapped victim. Truck 1 was added to this call for the need of possible extrication.
Engine 2 and Rescue 2 were first on scene, within 2 minutes, and reported no trapped victim. The driver of the SUVhit a row of 3 parked cars after he said he was cut off by another vehicle, while driving on 7th street. The driver was no injured and there were no other injuries to FD personnel or bystanders.
Units on scene – E2, R2, BLS 4, PIO4
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Vehicle Fire On The 710
By Jackawa Jackson | February 1, 2010
At 9:23 on the morning of February 1 2010, Engine 11 was dispatched to a report of a vehicle fire on the 710 freeway. E11 arrived on scene to find a vehicle with fire showing from under the hood and rapidly extending into the car. E11 crew members extinguished the fire with a booster line in a matter of minutes. The 19 year old female driver said she noticed smoke from the area of the firewall before the fire started. Her father, who owned the vehicle, had some recent work done to the steering system but no other engine work. CHP arrived on scene and arranged for a tow. There were no injuries reported and no other vehicles involved.
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Big Rig vs Vehicle Traps Driver On The 710 Freeway
By Jackawa Jackson | January 27, 2010
On the morning of January 27, 2010, at 10:00, Long Beach Fire Department units responded to the north bound 710 freeway just north of the Willow Street onramp to a report of a vehicle vs a big rig. Engine 13 arrive on scene to find a 26 year old male driver trapped inside his 4 door sedan. His vehicle was struck on the driver’s side with such force, his door and the side of the vehicle were pushed in on top of him, trapping him in the wreckage. It took fire crews 10 minutes, using the “Jaws of Life”, to cut the injured man from his wrecked car. He was transported to a local trauma center in moderate distress with numerous injuries to his left side. The driver was wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision. No other injuries were reported, including the driver of the big rig. The cause of this accident is currently under investigation. 16 firefighters responded to this incident.
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