Structure Fire 10/12/2022 INC#1068 - Structure Fire; INC#1068; 02:44PM; 14510 W Gault St; ; Van Nuys; One story, commercial building (15' x 80' previous burn) with fire showing. Firefighters are initializing an offensive operation with potential transition to defensive if unable to quickly reach the seat of the fire and make progress. Additional resources requested (not reflected in this alert).; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E102 E289 E39 E81 E90 E98 RA839 RA99 T89; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart 10-12-22 02:52 PM

Update Structure Fire Updated Address 10/12/2022 INC#1068 - Update Updated Address Structure Fire; INC#1068; 03:02PM; 7056 N Van Nuys Bl; ; Van Nuys; This incident is now at the Greater Alarm status with firefighters in the defensive mode. There is also at least one additional structure exposed with possible extension. This incident will heavily impact traffic on Van Nuys between Sherman Way and Vose St. Commuters are recommended to use alternate routes. #trafficalert; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 BC5 CM40 CM42 E100 E102 E288 E289 E290 E298 E39 E7 E81 E89 E90 E98 EM10 EM14 HR3 RA60 RA839 RA99 T88 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 13 17; Margaret Stewart 10-12-22 03:02 PM

Update Structure Fire 10/12/2022 INC#1068 - Update Structure Fire; INC#1068; 03:20PM; 7056 N Van Nuys Bl; ; Van Nuys; Over 85 firefighters are assigned to this Greater Alarm structure fire. Firefighters are in the defensive mode. An emergency traffic was issued when the facade of the main building collapse. Firefighters had already established a 30' collapse zone and there were no injuries reported. There are exposed structures on both the Bravo (North) and Delta (South) side of the building. The structural integrity of the wall on the Delta side is compromised (no collapse as of now). Traffic will remain heavily impacted on Van Nuys Blvd between Vose and Sherman Way, commuters are advised to avoid the area and use the numerous alternate routes available.; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AR1 BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 BC5 CE84 CM40 CM42 E100 E102 E275 E287 E288 E289 E290 E298 E39 E7 E81 E89 E90 E98 EA1 EM10 EM14 HR3 RA60 RA7 RA839 RA99 RS3 T75 T87 T88 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 13 17; Margaret Stewart 10-12-22 03:20 PM

Update Structure Fire 10/12/2022 INC#1068 - Update Structure Fire; INC#1068; 04:38PM; 7056 N Van Nuys Bl; ; Van Nuys; Over 85 firefighters remain in the defensive mode. One firefighter is being evaluated and transported for a non-life threatening medical complaint (no trauma injury). Firefighters have successfully contained the blaze to the fire building of origin, defending the two adjacent buildings. There is heavy smoke blanketing the area and neighbors are advised to remain indoors with doors/windows closed. Power was shut off to the block which caused 'stuck elevators' in a nearby assisted living facility. A full task force (10 firefighters) is at the facility handling the situation. The media staging is established at Van Nuys x Vose St with Captain Jacob Raabe #mediastaging #mediaalert This will continue to be an extended operation due to the amount of fire and accessing those pockets to achieve full extinguishment. Per protocol, LAFD Arson is responding for the investigation. No further details.; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AR1 AR33 AR7 BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 BC5 CE84 CM40 CM42 E100 E102 E20 E275 E278 E287 E288 E289 E290 E298 E37 E39 E7 E81 E89 E90 E98 EA1 EM10 EM14 HR3 PI4 PI5 RA60 RA7 RA839 RA99 RS3 T60 T75 T78 T87 T88 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 13 17; Margaret Stewart 10-12-22 04:43 PM

Update Structure Fire 10/12/2022 INC#1068 - Update Structure Fire; INC#1068; 07:11PM; 7056 N Van Nuys Bl; ; Van Nuys; While an official "Knockdown" has not yet been declared, the Incident Commander had the incident timer (tracking the length of the incident) turned off as they continue to dismantle the building with the heavy equipment so they can fully extinguish all small pockets of fire. There were no further injuries reported (one firefighter transported in fair condition with a (non-traumatic) medical complaint (heat exhaustion). LAFD Arson section is conducting the investigation per protocol for an incident of this size. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night and there will be visible flames on the debris pile which will be controlled - there is no need to be concerned or contact 9-1-1. No further details and no further updates are anticipated. ; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AR1 AR33 AR7 BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 BC5 CE84 CM40 CM42 E100 E102 E20 E275 E278 E287 E288 E289 E290 E298 E37 E39 E7 E81 E89 E90 E98 EA1 EM10 EM14 HE1 HR3 PI4 PI5 RA60 RA7 RA839 RA89 RA99 RS3 T60 T75 T78 T87 T88 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 13 17; Margaret Stewart 10-12-22 07:14 PM

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