Confined Space Rescue in Downtown, Los Angeles - LAIT911

Confined Space Rescue

Total Responding Units: 20
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Additional Information

  Incident Type: Confined Space Rescue
  Timestamp: 07-29-25 07:44 AM
 
  Neighborhood: Downtown
  Address: 227 W 9th St
  Intersection: W 9th St x S Hill St

  Council District: Kevin de León (14)
  LAFD: Central (FS10, BC1)
  LAPD: Central (185)

  Latitude/Longitude: 34.0430, -118.2571

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Responding Unit Activity Log

Timestamp Unit ID Unit Status
07-29-25 09:08 AM CA81 On Scene
07-29-25 08:56 AM AP4 On Scene
07-29-25 08:44 AM UR88 On Scene
07-29-25 08:27 AM E27 On Scene
07-29-25 08:24 AM UR27 On Scene

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All rescuers and one (39M) patient have successfully exited the shaft and are safely on the ground. Patient reportedly experienced a long fall prior to being trapped for several hours -- he will be transported by LAFD paramedics in serious condition. [verified]
07-29-25 09:19 AM | LAFD_Alerts
Incident Command respectfully requests news helicopters increase vertical distance from the scene, as noise is interfering with rescue efforts. [verified]
07-29-25 09:15 AM | LAFD_Alerts
LAFD crews are coordinating a vertical confined space rescue operation to extract a male (unknown age, unknown circumstances) trapped in a shaft following an approximately 40-foot fall. Patient is alert and will be transported to a local hospital upon completion of the rescue operation. [verified]
07-29-25 08:33 AM | LAFD_Alerts