Explosion in Van Nuys, Los Angeles - LAIT911

Explosion

Total Responding Units: 13

Additional Information

  Incident Type: Explosion
  Timestamp: 03-16-24 05:38 PM
 
  Neighborhood: Van Nuys
  Address: 7351 N Woodman Ave
  Intersection: W Leadwell St x N Woodman Ave

  Council District: Paul Krekorian (2)
  LAFD: Valley (FS81, BC10)
  LAPD: Van Nuys (909)

  Latitude/Longitude: 34.2044, -118.4314

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LAFD Press Release

Explosion 03/16/2024 INC#1247 - Explosion; INC#1247; 05:38PM; 7351 N Woodman Av; ; #VanNuys; LAFD resources on scene of a reported explosion of a two-story garden style apartment building. Investigative mode. No signs of fire/smoke. Visible damage from explosion. No injuries.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 E239 E81 E87 E89 RA81 RA889 SQ87 T39; CH8; 17; Connor Thompson 03-16-24 05:48 PM

Update Explosion STATIC EXPLOSION 03/16/2024 INC#1247 - Update STATIC EXPLOSION Explosion; INC#1247; 05:38PM; 7351 N Woodman Av; ; #VanNuys; LAFD resources on scene of a confirmed apartment explosion confined to one unit with minor damage (broken windows). Scene is static and being de-escalated with resources being released. Cause of explosion is still under investigation. LAFD Hazardous Materials Specialist will remain on scene and continue to investigate and determine the extent of damage. No injuries reported at this time and no active fire hazard.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 E239 E287 E39 E81 E87 E89 RA81 RA881 RA889 SQ87 T39 T87; CH8; 17; Connor Thompson 03-16-24 06:20 PM

Update Explosion STATIC EXPLOSION 03/16/2024 INC#1247 - Update STATIC EXPLOSION Explosion; INC#1247; 05:38PM; 7351 N Woodman Av; ; #VanNuys; LAFD resources on scene of a confirmed apartment explosion confined to one unit with minor damage (broken windows). Scene is static and being de-escalated with resources being released. Cause of explosion is still under investigation. LAFD Hazardous Materials Specialist will remain on scene and continue to investigate and determine the extent of damage. No injuries reported at this time and no active fire hazard. 2 Adults 1 Child are displaced, thankfully not home at the time of the explosion. Red Cross has been contacted to help facilitate the immediate needs of the family. Additionally, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety was requested to perform a detailed inspection of the structure.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 E239 E287 E39 E81 E87 E89 RA81 RA881 RA889 SQ87 T39 T87; CH8; 17; Connor Thompson 03-16-24 06:20 PM

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Responding Unit Activity Log

Timestamp Unit ID Unit Status
03-16-24 06:52 PM T87 Onscene
03-16-24 06:52 PM E287 Onscene
03-16-24 05:59 PM SQ87 Onscene
03-16-24 05:53 PM E39 Onscene
03-16-24 05:51 PM BC10 Onscene

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2 story apartment building, nothing showing, investigating. [verified]
03-16-24 05:46 PM | kylem1229 icon