Structure Fire in Pacoima, Los Angeles

Additional Information

Incident Type: Structure Fire
Timestamp: 03-20-25 09:01 AM

Neighborhood: Pacoima
Address: 13555 W Remington St
Intersection: Remick Ave x Remington St

Council District: Monica Rodriguez (7)
LAFD: Valley (FS98, BC12)
LAPD: Foothill (1641)

Latitude/Longitude: 34.2526, -118.4282

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LAFD Press Release

Structure Fire 03/20/2025 INC#0486 - Structure Fire; INC#0486; 09:01AM; 13556 W Remington St; <a href="https://bit.ly/4hGY6zn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/4hGY6zn</a>; #Pacoima; Initial reports from scene indicate an explosion in a single family dwelling. One patient (approx 40M) in critical condition, burns noted. Structure has at least partial collapse and signs of explosion with light smoke. Firefighters on scene are in offensive mode and looking for further victims -- patient states no other human occupants were present, though pets were in the house. LAFD USAR resources have been attached, as well as LA Building and Safety. Fire cause reportedly fireworks.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC15 E275 E298 E7 E75 E98 RA898 RA98 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Lyndsey Lantz 03-20-25 09:04 AM

Update Structure Fire 03/20/2025 INC#0486 - Update Structure Fire; INC#0486; 09:01AM; 13556 W Remington St; <a href="https://bit.ly/4hGY6zn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/4hGY6zn</a>; #Pacoima; 3 dogs have been identified in the partially collapsed structure -- crews are currently initiating extrication efforts. LAPD INC #1366 ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC4 AC40 BC12 BC14 BC15 DC4 E227 E275 E289 E298 E7 E75 E87 E89 E98 EM12 EM5 FR91 HM87 HR3 RA7 RA889 RA89 RA898 RA98 T27 T75 T89 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Lyndsey Lantz 03-20-25 09:15 AM

Update Structure Fire 03/20/2025 INC#0486 - Update Structure Fire; INC#0486; 09:01AM; 13556 W Remington St; <a href="https://bit.ly/4hGY6zn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/4hGY6zn</a>; #Pacoima; Fire risk has been mitigated, and building collapse is the primary concern at this location. LAFD HazMat, LAFD Arson, LAPD Bomb Squad, LAPD Major Crimes, LA Building and Safety, DOT, DWP, and SoCal Gas are all en route to this incident. A family member has reported a total of four dogs potentially inside the structure. The critical patient (40M) is being transported to a local hospital. ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC4 AC40 BC12 BC14 BC15 DC4 E227 E275 E289 E298 E7 E75 E87 E89 E98 EM12 EM5 FR91 HM87 HR3 RA7 RA889 RA89 RA898 RA98 T27 T75 T89 T98 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17 18; Lyndsey Lantz 03-20-25 09:23 AM

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Responding Unit Activity Log

Timestamp	Unit ID	Unit Status
03-22-25 02:00 AM	E86	On Scene
03-21-25 08:40 PM	E93	On Scene
03-21-25 08:24 PM	RA91	On Scene
03-21-25 08:18 PM	RA74	On Scene
03-21-25 07:58 PM	ER4	On Scene

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Remington IC releasing all LAFD apparatus from the incident aside from one engine company for fire watch. [verified]

03-22-25 12:48 AM | jfm

LAFD radio channels are being operated in direct mode. Updates may be delayed or unavailable. [verified]

03-21-25 11:29 PM | jfm

LAFD successfully detonated the remaining fireworks without injury. LAFD is working on suppressing structural fire caused by the explosion. It is believed to be contained only to the original property. [verified]

03-21-25 11:08 PM | jfm

LAFD is building a berm, using it as a defensive barrier to protect against the controlled explosion(s). [verified]

03-21-25 10:45 PM | jfm

Agencies are perfoming a controlled burn of explosive materials remaining on-site. LAFD/LAPD has evacuated nearby houses. [verified]

03-21-25 08:30 PM | jfm

Fireworks explosion

03-20-25 09:10 AM | dz82