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Propane Tank Explosion As Fire Engulfs Two RVs

14940 San Fernando Rd

Published Dec 17 at 1:43 PM · Updated Dec 17 at 2:18 PM

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Summary

Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in Sylmar, California, involving multiple RVs and two tractor-trailers. The fire, which included exploding propane tanks, required additional firefighting units and is now under the command of Metro Battalion 15. Law enforcement is managing traffic in the area.

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Dec 17, 1:49PM

A Citizen user shows video of a vehicle burning in the area.

Dec 17, 1:43PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 14940 San Fernando Rd.

Dec 17, 1:49PM

A Citizen user shows video of a vehicle burning in the area.

Dec 17, 1:43PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 14940 San Fernando Rd.

Dec 17, 1:49PM

A Citizen user shows video of a vehicle burning in the area.

Dec 17, 1:43PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 14940 San Fernando Rd.

Dec 17, 1:49PM

A Citizen user shows video of a vehicle burning in the area.

Dec 17, 1:43PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 14940 San Fernando Rd.

Dec 17, 1:49PM

A Citizen user shows video of a vehicle burning in the area.

Dec 17, 1:43PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 14940 San Fernando Rd.

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Radio Clips

LA 17 Devonshire Area · Dec 17, 2:40PM · 0:14

17 A 48, FD is requesting you respond, code 3. Sam 48 responding from Balboa and Devonshire. Units, 17 A 48 responding, code 3 from Balboa and Devonshire to 15022 San Fernando Road. 17 Anthony 4, show us code 6 on incident 2878.

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LAPD HOTSHOTS · Dec 17, 2:40PM · 0:14

Any Davis, any Davis union, meet the fire department, 15022 San Fernando Road. Requesting LAPD to shut down San Fernando at Balboa to assist with a structure fire. Code 2 incident 2845, RD 1705.

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Fire/EMS N of Mulholland · Dec 17, 2:19PM · 0:30

Resources listed on the MDC, this is 100% LRA LA City. LA County is an assisting agency. Let's go ahead and start one hazmat squad. Also, I think I see on MCAT, I saw a J-Hat unit nearby. If we can find out who that is and attach them. Staging is going to be at Sierra Highway and San Fernando. San Fernando, I see. Roger. There'll be a hazmat...

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Comments25

818inthehouseVNDec 17 at 3:35 PM

Wonder what cost more .... Having removed all those encampment RVs as per the new law .... Or sending half dozen fire trucks (thnx4ur) spending time resources and WATER .... So we know these things happen with these things why can't we just rid the streets of them ... SO THOUSANDS OF WORKING PEOPLE ARENT STUCK FOR 3 HOURS ON FREEWAY !!?

vannuysUser1798108007Dec 17 at 5:38 PM

Jesus is coming back soon I feel it in the air the spirit of God is calling please if you have not give your life to Jesus this is the time right now to ask Jesus to come into your life plead the blood of Jesus over your life and the rest of your family in Jesus name

DMrelentlessDec 17 at 6:04 PM

Amen 🙏

citizenencino007Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

There are hundreds of illegally parked RVs there. Many can catch fire.

franniedogDec 17 at 3:30 PM

Well two down...

longbeachUser1789164005Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

Pass by all the time and always think about how easy a fire could spread

818inthehouseVNDec 17 at 3:35 PM

Wonder what cost more .... Having removed all those encampment RVs as per the new law .... Or sending half dozen fire trucks (thnx4ur) spending time resources and WATER .... So we know these things happen with these things why can't we just rid the streets of them ... SO THOUSANDS OF WORKING PEOPLE ARENT STUCK FOR 3 HOURS ON FREEWAY !!?

vannuysUser1798108007Dec 17 at 5:38 PM

Jesus is coming back soon I feel it in the air the spirit of God is calling please if you have not give your life to Jesus this is the time right now to ask Jesus to come into your life plead the blood of Jesus over your life and the rest of your family in Jesus name

DMrelentlessDec 17 at 6:04 PM

Amen 🙏

citizenencino007Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

There are hundreds of illegally parked RVs there. Many can catch fire.

franniedogDec 17 at 3:30 PM

Well two down...

longbeachUser1789164005Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

Pass by all the time and always think about how easy a fire could spread

818inthehouseVNDec 17 at 3:35 PM

Wonder what cost more .... Having removed all those encampment RVs as per the new law .... Or sending half dozen fire trucks (thnx4ur) spending time resources and WATER .... So we know these things happen with these things why can't we just rid the streets of them ... SO THOUSANDS OF WORKING PEOPLE ARENT STUCK FOR 3 HOURS ON FREEWAY !!?

vannuysUser1798108007Dec 17 at 5:38 PM

Jesus is coming back soon I feel it in the air the spirit of God is calling please if you have not give your life to Jesus this is the time right now to ask Jesus to come into your life plead the blood of Jesus over your life and the rest of your family in Jesus name

DMrelentlessDec 17 at 6:04 PM

Amen 🙏

citizenencino007Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

There are hundreds of illegally parked RVs there. Many can catch fire.

franniedogDec 17 at 3:30 PM

Well two down...

longbeachUser1789164005Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

Pass by all the time and always think about how easy a fire could spread

818inthehouseVNDec 17 at 3:35 PM

Wonder what cost more .... Having removed all those encampment RVs as per the new law .... Or sending half dozen fire trucks (thnx4ur) spending time resources and WATER .... So we know these things happen with these things why can't we just rid the streets of them ... SO THOUSANDS OF WORKING PEOPLE ARENT STUCK FOR 3 HOURS ON FREEWAY !!?

vannuysUser1798108007Dec 17 at 5:38 PM

Jesus is coming back soon I feel it in the air the spirit of God is calling please if you have not give your life to Jesus this is the time right now to ask Jesus to come into your life plead the blood of Jesus over your life and the rest of your family in Jesus name

DMrelentlessDec 17 at 6:04 PM

Amen 🙏

citizenencino007Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

There are hundreds of illegally parked RVs there. Many can catch fire.

franniedogDec 17 at 3:30 PM

Well two down...

longbeachUser1789164005Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

Pass by all the time and always think about how easy a fire could spread

818inthehouseVNDec 17 at 3:35 PM

Wonder what cost more .... Having removed all those encampment RVs as per the new law .... Or sending half dozen fire trucks (thnx4ur) spending time resources and WATER .... So we know these things happen with these things why can't we just rid the streets of them ... SO THOUSANDS OF WORKING PEOPLE ARENT STUCK FOR 3 HOURS ON FREEWAY !!?

vannuysUser1798108007Dec 17 at 5:38 PM

Jesus is coming back soon I feel it in the air the spirit of God is calling please if you have not give your life to Jesus this is the time right now to ask Jesus to come into your life plead the blood of Jesus over your life and the rest of your family in Jesus name

DMrelentlessDec 17 at 6:04 PM

Amen 🙏

citizenencino007Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

There are hundreds of illegally parked RVs there. Many can catch fire.

franniedogDec 17 at 3:30 PM

Well two down...

longbeachUser1789164005Dec 17 at 2:33 PM

Pass by all the time and always think about how easy a fire could spread

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