LAFD House Fire: Station 66

At 1928 hours, Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion 13 companies were dispatched to a reported structure fire on the 1600 block of W. 62nd St.

Units assigned: Command 22, Battalion 13, Battalion 18, Task Force 33, Task Force 66, Light Force 21, Engine 46, Engine 57, Squad 21, EMS 11, Rescue 33, Rescue 57, & Rescue 866.

LF66 was first on scene of a one-story single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing.

E57 was assigned fire attack with backup from E33, T66 went to the roof for vertical ventilation, LF33 checked exposures (all clear), then performed inside truck work on the interior of the fire building with assistance from E66, BC13 was 62nd Street IC.

BC18, LF21, & SQ21 were canceled, E46 was released in staging.

Knockdown was called at 1945 hours.

There were reports of people trapped inside the home but primary and secondary searches were negative. No injuries reported, unknown cause.

Location: Harvard Park / South Los Angeles, CA
Date: Monday, May 15th, 2023

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[ccc]

I also appreciate seeing them bringing tarps and plastic sheeting in for salvage operations. Few FD’s seems to bother with this anymore. A restoration pro once told me that water does more damage than the fire in many cases.

[fesbra]

concerning to see so many of you guys not wearing a mask while inhaling all that smoke. keep your lungs clear gentlemen.

[lmkk]

That guy is INSANE for sawing down the front door with active flames without a mask/face protection!

[jtaforJesus]

That neighbor was valiently trying to help, and I applaud him!!! But why did it take so long to put water on this side of the home?

[AA-ssnc]

This was just chaotic. In the UK there would be some serious concerns raised and training back to day 1 started after that.

[jameschamberlain]

The lack of SCBA use is saddening. Inhaling the toxic smoke😢. Guys protect yourselves.

[JasonSenn-sx]

Yo thank you guys so much for saving my house ❤❤😊😊

[xzibit]

So many firefighters standing around and not putting water on it.

At least the neighbor did

[smokechecktim]

Keystone firefighting. Cutting with no PPE. Multiple firefighters just standing around watching. What a cluster

[lukegreenwell]

LA City is the slowest fire department I've ever seen when it comes to getting water on fire, especially with a report of a victim inside.

[AllenPortman]

I find it amazing how one firefighter will be on the nozzle struggling to advance hose line with 8 firefighters only watching the firefighter struggle to not one firefighter simply help with advancing attack line 🤔🤔🤔 I get it everyone has a role but it is okay to assist someone who needs help with advancing!!! AP Retired Firefighter, Captain (30 years)

[damond.edwards]

Wow, a lot of examples of what NOT to do. No gloves, SCBA's. no scene mgmt. Wow...

[kennethmorgan]

Why force entry without a charged line

[aellams]

This was obviously a brand new crew doing their first ever structure fire training...

[BigDuke-mdec]

Why are they venting and accessing the front door without a charged hose line in place ?? Does LAFD have assigned riding positions on the engine companies ? Because there seemed to be a lot of confusion on who’s line that was and who actually gonna pick up the nozzle 🤦🏻‍♂️

[hankgs]

WOW, this is a "Class 1 " Dept....?

[marcopstal]

Not waht I would expect from LAFD. Using the disc in smoke without SCBA and even not starting it before getting into the smoke.

[davidglaum]

The neighbor with the garden hose was getting water on the fire should be on the fire department.

[watchthe]

Irone bar houses, the power saws get a work out . Did I see a one inch hose go to the roof? Using brush fire hoses to do some sort of top attack?

[oldschoolcop.magnum]

Neighbor with the garden hose is what did it for me 😂😂😂