Fire Department Weekly Report - week of March 15 – 21, 2026

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

week of March 15 – 21, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories

recorded for this period:

Sunday, March 15

At 5:32 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist

in the 900 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a

15-month-old male patient who was suffering from a severe allergic reaction. The

patient received Advanced Life Support (ALS) at the scene, including oxygen, cardiac

monitoring, intravenous access, and medication therapy. The patient was

transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Monday, March 16

At 9:29 a.m., Engine 107, Engine 106, Engine 105, Truck 105, Truck 101, Rescue

Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to a reported residential structure fire

near the 300 block of South Second Avenue. Upon arrival, Engine 106 reported

smoke showing from a single-story structure and immediately initiated fire attack

and pulled a 1.75” attack line to the front of the structure. Engine 107 personnel

assisted Engine 106 with water supply and pulling an additional hose line. Battalion

105 arrived on scene and established command of the incident. The Arcadia Police

Department responded and provided traffic control for fire crews. Engine 105 was

assigned to fire attack due to the conditions inside and needing additional personnel.

Truck 101 was assigned to rapid intervention crew operations and to secure the

utilities to the structure. Rescue Ambulance 106 was assigned to medical group and

to assist with any support functions. Once the fire was knocked down, investigators

worked to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Crews remained on scene to

complete overhaul operations and identify any remaining hot spots. The structure

was evaluated by the building department and deemed unsafe for occupants. The

cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Tuesday, March 17

At 10:26 a.m., Engine 105, and Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a

medical incident near the 200 block of Oakhurst Lane. Upon arrival, Engine 105 and

Rescue Ambulance 106 found a 72-year-old male with a complaint of altered mental

status. Paramedics identified that the patient’s blood glucose level was too low,

causing the altered mental status. Fire personnel obtained a 12-lead

electrocardiogram, intravenous access, and administered dextrose to raise the

patient’s blood glucose reading. The patient’s mental status and blood glucose

reading returned to normal after a short time, and the patient was transported to

USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation.

Wednesday, March 18

At 1:41 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 1600 block of

South Baldwin Avenue on a medical call. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a 71-

year-old female patient who was experiencing an altered level of consciousness.

Paramedics assessed the patient and performed Advanced Life Support (ALS)

measures including oxygen therapy, 12 lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous

therapy, and glucose level monitoring. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia

Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Thursday, March 19

At 5:02 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident

in the 100 block of W. Huntington Drive. Fire personnel found a 53-year-old male in

cardiac arrest. Crews performed CPR and defibrillation. A pulse was restored and

crews continued Advanced Life Support (ALS) interventions enroute to the

Emergency Room. The patient was transported by Rescue Ambulance 106 to USC

Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation.

Friday, March 20

At 1:08 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 100 block of

Wheeler Avenue. Firefighters arrived to find a 49-year-old male with chest pain.

Paramedics arrived and initiated Advanced Life Support (ALS) protocols including,

twelve lead electrocardiogram, blood glucose testing, intravenous access and

transport to USC Arcadia Hospital.

Saturday, March 21

At 10:54 a.m., Engine 106 responded to the 200 block of Woodruff Avenue for a

report of down powerlines. Firefighters arrived to find powerlines from the power

pole to a home down. The area was evacuated and residents were advised to stay

clear of the energized powerlines. Edison responded to resolve the issues and no

further damage occurred.