LAFD Captain Danny Wu explains the complex response required for confined space incidents, such as tunnel collapses like last night’s in Wilmington.
These emergencies demand precision, coordination, and advanced technical training from multiple specialized units.
We’re always ready for the worst -- but very grateful for this best-case scenario.
#LAFD #ConfinedSpace #TechnicalRescue #Wilmington #USAR #TunnelCollapse
It’s all so fucked.
Words cannot express the level of evil this action was. To set a wildfire, and then wait in the brush for the first on scene to show up, then start shooting them as they exit their trucks in the dirt parking area…..
This is horrific. What the fuck is wrong with people!?
While responding to a fire earlier today in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, IAFF members were ambushed in a heinous act of violence. Two of our brothers were killed by a sniper, and a third brother remains in surgery.
Please keep them, their families, and law enforcement in your prayers.
📢HEADS UP: Mon 7/7-Fri 7/11 -- Potential for building heatwave with triple digit heat across portions of interior. Potential for first influx of monsoonal moisture of summer season--Slight risk (10%) of thunderstorms across mountains/deserts. Stay tuned.
#LAWeather#cawx
Utilizing available resources while awaiting his own, a Chief from @LAFD directs a private water truck in the fight against the 4-acre #balboafire this afternoon. @LAFDtalk
Last night, Your #LAFD assisted @LAPDHQ@ATFHQ in controlled burn #Pacoima home due to the unsafe quantity of fireworks remaining after an explosion on Thursday. Asst Chief Tomlinson with @KTLA explaining the work firefighters did to minimize impact to surrounding homes.
CONFIRMED EF0 tornado occurred in Pico Rivera, CA (just W of the 605 fwy & Whittier Blvd) between 3am and 4am today. Preliminary details: wind speed 85 mph, length 1 mile, width 80 yards, duration 2 minutes. Exterior damage to homes and cars, multiple snapped trees #cawx#larain
IWI on the Eaton Fire - Cal Fire engine involved in a hit and run just n/o the 210 on the 2 - ALS unit enroute along with Safety and CHP - no fire personnel injured. 1 civilian stable being loaded and transported
Strong Santa Ana winds and extremely dry conditions continue today. This will transition into more of a weak Santa Ana for Wednesday and Thursday, but remaining very dry. At least some rain, and with only limited concerns for burn scar flooding, is looking likely this weekend!
With extreme fire weather and wind forecasted for Monday and Tuesday, NOW is the time to act! For wildfire preparedness guidance visit https://t.co/unLl7sKHww
The 12z runs of the GFS and ECWMF show a concerning Santa Ana wind setup early next week. Both have a strong northerly mid-level jet positioned over the LA area similar to the Jan 7th event. The event appears to be especially strong on ECWMF. #cawx#cafire
The FBI is seeking information that leads to the identity of a UAS pilot whose drone collided with a “super scooper” airplane conducting fire suppression operations at the #PalisadesFire near Malibu, California. Details & and how to contact the FBI here:
https://t.co/0FCsCvrgGy