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Fire Department Weekly Report - June 9 - 15, 2024

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week

of June 9 – 15, 2024. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this time

period:

Sunday, June 9

At 12:41 p.m., Engine 106 responded to a report of a vegetation fire at the intersection of

Michillinda Avenue and Colorado Drive. Upon arrival, there was a vegetation fire that was

burning in a manhole of a sewer drain. Fire personnel utilized a preconnected hose line

to extinguish the fire and used a thermal imaging camera to ensure that the hole did not

have people inside of the affected area.

Monday, June 10

At 9:04 p.m., Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to the

2000 block of East Villa Avenue to assist Pasadena Fire Department with a commercial

structure fire involving multiple buildings. Several minor injuries occurred as a dog that

was being rescued was scared and bit multiple rescuers. This incident displaced eight

residents.

Tuesday, June 11

At 1:24 a.m., Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to the

3900 block of Oakdale Avenue to assist Los Angeles County Fire Department with a

residential house fire. The fire damage was limited to the garage area, the primary search

was clear, and no injuries were reported.

Wednesday, June 12

At 10:29 a.m., Engine 106 and Truck 105 responded to a report of persons trapped inside

an elevator in the 400 block of South Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found

a stalled elevator car with two occupants inside. Fire personnel gained access to the

elevator control room where the elevator car was reset electronically. Fire personnel were

able to extricate the occupants from the elevator without property damage and bodily

injury. All occupants refused medical assistance and were released on scene. The

elevator car was placed out-of-service, and the property management company was

notified.

Thursday, June 13

At 4:44 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in

the 400 block of South Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 51-year-old

female with an altered mental status. The patient was in a fitness center steam room for

an unknown duration and suffered heat stroke. Fire personnel obtained a complete set of

vital signs, a 12-lead electrocardiogram, a blood glucose check, and intravenous therapy.

The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further treatment.

Friday, June 14

At 5:22 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a report

of a medical patient in the 300 block of North Baldwin Avenue. Upon arrival, there was a

69-year-old patient with a complaint of weakness, dizziness, and vomiting. Fire personnel

performed a full medical evaluation which included intravenous access, blood pressure,

and electrocardiogram. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further

treatment.

Saturday, June 15

At 11:41 a.m., Urban Search and Rescue 106 and Battalion 105 were dispatched to assist

Sierra Madre Fire Department with a report of a 40-year-old female suffering from heat

exhaustion on the Mount Wilson Trail. Due to the heat of the day, a helicopter was

requested to assist with locating the woman. The woman was quickly located by air

resources, hoisted into the helicopter, and transported to Huntington Hospital for further

evaluation.

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