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Thirty-one workers were rescued after a tunnel collapse in Wilmington, Los Angeles, with most being evaluated medically; the incident involved a structure failure during tunnel construction, but all workers were safely brought to the surface with the help of over 100 first responders.
An SUV exploded in a Van Nuys supermarket parking lot after a man tried to light a cigarette inside the vehicle, which contained canisters of butane. The man suffered burns but survived. Six firefighters and an ambulance responded to the scene, and the incident was handed over to the Los Angeles Police Department.
A worker was killed in a forklift accident at the Port of Los Angeles when they became pinned under the forklift at Berth 270. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed the worker's death and stated that no details about the cause of the accident or the victim's identity were immediately available. Urban search and rescue crews were on the scene to facilitate the investigation by other agencies, and no other injuries were reported.
A landslide in Sherman Oaks damaged at least three homes, prompting some residents to be evacuated overnight. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of a large tree and wires down in the backyard of a residence and discovered a significant portion of the hillside had slid down toward homes in the area. One home under construction sustained the most damage and will be red-tagged, while another was yellow-tagged. No injuries were reported, and all occupants safely evacuated.
Five firefighters were hospitalized after a fire broke out at a two-story downtown commercial building housing an illegal cannabis operation in Los Angeles. The firefighters experienced a burning sensation on their faces and extremities, believed to be caused by sulfuric acid. They have since been released and are expected to return to duty. Investigators found no indication of human remains in the heavily damaged building, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
An explosion involving pressurized tanks on a truck in Wilmington, Los Angeles, left as many as seven firefighters injured, with three in critical condition. The blast occurred in the early morning, and the cause of the explosion is currently unknown. The Los Angeles Fire Department is investigating the incident.
Two mudslides converged into one, causing significant damage to several homes in a Beverly Crest neighborhood, leading to the evacuation of more than a dozen residents. Six homes were damaged, and a mandatory evacuation order was issued. No injuries were reported, but 15 people, including six adults and nine children, were forced out of their homes. The LA Fire Department and Department of Building and Safety are assessing the situation, and a geologist will be dispatched to assess the stability of the ground due to persisting rain.
The 10 Freeway in downtown LA remains closed in both directions after a fire broke out at two pallet yards underneath the freeway. The closure, which could last days, was implemented for safety reasons as fire crews and city engineers assess the damage and structural integrity of the freeway. No injuries have been reported.
An abandoned hotel in East Hollywood caught fire, with heavy flames coming through the roof. The fire was extinguished about an hour after it started, and there were no reported injuries.
One person was killed and three others were critically injured in a wrong-way crash on the 10 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. The crash occurred near Santa Fe Avenue, and several eastbound lanes were closed. The California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene. Further details about the accident are currently unavailable.
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a three-story commercial building in downtown Los Angeles. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no injuries have been reported. The fire involves dense storage on the third floor, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Two people were killed when a small plane crashed and caught fire at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles. The incident resulted in the closure of one runway, while the main runway remained open. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the crash, with a preliminary report expected soon. This crash adds to a recent string of fatal air accidents across the country. The identities of the victims have not been released.
A woman and a 5-year-old boy were killed in a wrong-way crash in Van Nuys, Los Angeles. The crash occurred when a white Honda Accord crossed into the southbound lanes and collided with a gray Honda Civic. The 60-year-old woman in the Civic was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 5-year-old boy died at the hospital. Four other victims, aged between 21 and 30, were hospitalized in serious condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and it is unclear if drugs or alcohol were involved.
A fire broke out on the roof of a Target store in Northridge, damaging an array of solar panels. The Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished the blaze in 21 minutes and reported that the fire did not penetrate through the roof into the attic or main structure. No injuries were reported.
A multi-car crash involving three vehicles caused the closure of the southbound 110 Freeway in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Three people in their 40s and 50s suffered serious injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and drivers are urged to seek alternate routes.