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Smoke Billowing From Three-Story Home Fire

6556 LA Mirada Ave

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  • Firefighters are battling a structure fire at a building on La Mirada Avenue in Los Angeles, where heavy smoke and flames have spread from the attic to the first and second floors. An overhead observation unit has been requested to assist in the response efforts.

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Firefighters requested assistance to clear blocked exit routes for their vehicles.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22
Metro, alarm RIC, if you could contact DWP and advise them that they're blocking the exit route for multiple fire companies, if we could have them move back down the road and open up those passageways, we'd appreciate it. Alarm RIC, roger, we'll notify DWP they're blocking the exit route.

Some firefighting units are being released from the scene and will soon be available for other calls.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:24
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we're going to break down our RIC component. You can have back Battalion 18, Light Force 60, Rescue 97, and take back TAC 18. Those companies will be a few minutes, but they'll make themselves available. Alarm RIC, roger. Light Force 60, Rescue 97, take back TAC 18 as part of the RIC component.

Hazmat units have been canceled as they are no longer needed at the scene.

Structure Fire · 0:15
Metro, alarm RIC, cancel Hazmat 21. Hazmat 21, you can now discontinue. Hazmat 21.

Firefighters report that the operation will be extended as they address stubborn fire spots.

Structure Fire · 0:18
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised that companies are continuing to dig out some stubborn spots here with the fire. This is going to be somewhat of an extended operation. We'll let you know when we can start scaling back companies. We're going to hold on to 9 and all the TAC channels right now. RIC, roger, B North.

According to firefighters, there is no threat to nearby brush, and some units have been canceled.

Structure Fire · 0:31
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we've given Fire 7, he'll go back, there is no threat to the brush. Alarm RIC, we'll take back Fire 7. Metro, I'm on USAR 5, we've been canceled. USAR 4, standby. Alarm RIC. Go ahead for alarm RIC. Alarm RIC, if USAR 5 is canceled, would you like to still attack? Alarm RIC.

Heavy Rescue units have arrived to assist with the fire response.

LAFD Ops South · 0:05
Farmer RAC, Heavy Rescue 703 on scene.

A Citizen user video shows smoke billowing from the fire.

Firefighters report the fire has spread to both the first and second floors, with possible attic involvement.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Metro alarm RIC, updated size up here. We've got a descending hillside home. This is two stories above grade level, one below. We do have fire on both the first and second floor as well as possible attic extension. Approximately a 3,000 square foot home. Have all companies continue through and we'll give you an updated size up here as we get more.Alarm RIC, roger. You're getting fire 7 as your...

An overhead observation unit is being requested to assist with the fire response.

Structure Fire · 0:22
Metro from LARM RIC, can we start HELCO for an overhead observation? This is in the Brush area. Have them come up on the TAC. LARM RIC, roger. Stand by for which airships you're getting. Metro LARM RIC, you can also start Animal Reg. Roger, Animal Reg.

Firefighters report heavy smoke coming from the attic and are actively working to control the fire.

Structure Fire · 0:18
with heavy smoke showing from the attic, offensive mode. Yeah, Metro Engine 76, advise the truck companies, we have plenty of room for their trucks. All truck companies, responding to the structure fire, Engine 76, states there is plenty of room on Larimar Road.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:29
Engine 1, Engine 76, Life Force 27. Correction, Engine 76, Life Force 27, there's no report of a structure fire. It's going to be a Channel 9 response. We've added Rescue 76, Engine 97, Rescue 97, Task Force 27, Life Force 35, EMS 14, Battalion 5, and Battalion 14 with you. Engine 32, open fire, 6556 La Mirada.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6556 LA Mirada Ave.

Firefighters requested assistance to clear blocked exit routes for their vehicles.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22
Metro, alarm RIC, if you could contact DWP and advise them that they're blocking the exit route for multiple fire companies, if we could have them move back down the road and open up those passageways, we'd appreciate it. Alarm RIC, roger, we'll notify DWP they're blocking the exit route.

Some firefighting units are being released from the scene and will soon be available for other calls.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:24
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we're going to break down our RIC component. You can have back Battalion 18, Light Force 60, Rescue 97, and take back TAC 18. Those companies will be a few minutes, but they'll make themselves available. Alarm RIC, roger. Light Force 60, Rescue 97, take back TAC 18 as part of the RIC component.

Hazmat units have been canceled as they are no longer needed at the scene.

Structure Fire · 0:15
Metro, alarm RIC, cancel Hazmat 21. Hazmat 21, you can now discontinue. Hazmat 21.

Firefighters report that the operation will be extended as they address stubborn fire spots.

Structure Fire · 0:18
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised that companies are continuing to dig out some stubborn spots here with the fire. This is going to be somewhat of an extended operation. We'll let you know when we can start scaling back companies. We're going to hold on to 9 and all the TAC channels right now. RIC, roger, B North.

According to firefighters, there is no threat to nearby brush, and some units have been canceled.

Structure Fire · 0:31
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we've given Fire 7, he'll go back, there is no threat to the brush. Alarm RIC, we'll take back Fire 7. Metro, I'm on USAR 5, we've been canceled. USAR 4, standby. Alarm RIC. Go ahead for alarm RIC. Alarm RIC, if USAR 5 is canceled, would you like to still attack? Alarm RIC.

Heavy Rescue units have arrived to assist with the fire response.

LAFD Ops South · 0:05
Farmer RAC, Heavy Rescue 703 on scene.

A Citizen user video shows smoke billowing from the fire.

Firefighters report the fire has spread to both the first and second floors, with possible attic involvement.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Metro alarm RIC, updated size up here. We've got a descending hillside home. This is two stories above grade level, one below. We do have fire on both the first and second floor as well as possible attic extension. Approximately a 3,000 square foot home. Have all companies continue through and we'll give you an updated size up here as we get more.Alarm RIC, roger. You're getting fire 7 as your...

An overhead observation unit is being requested to assist with the fire response.

Structure Fire · 0:22
Metro from LARM RIC, can we start HELCO for an overhead observation? This is in the Brush area. Have them come up on the TAC. LARM RIC, roger. Stand by for which airships you're getting. Metro LARM RIC, you can also start Animal Reg. Roger, Animal Reg.

Firefighters report heavy smoke coming from the attic and are actively working to control the fire.

Structure Fire · 0:18
with heavy smoke showing from the attic, offensive mode. Yeah, Metro Engine 76, advise the truck companies, we have plenty of room for their trucks. All truck companies, responding to the structure fire, Engine 76, states there is plenty of room on Larimar Road.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:29
Engine 1, Engine 76, Life Force 27. Correction, Engine 76, Life Force 27, there's no report of a structure fire. It's going to be a Channel 9 response. We've added Rescue 76, Engine 97, Rescue 97, Task Force 27, Life Force 35, EMS 14, Battalion 5, and Battalion 14 with you. Engine 32, open fire, 6556 La Mirada.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6556 LA Mirada Ave.

Firefighters requested assistance to clear blocked exit routes for their vehicles.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22
Metro, alarm RIC, if you could contact DWP and advise them that they're blocking the exit route for multiple fire companies, if we could have them move back down the road and open up those passageways, we'd appreciate it. Alarm RIC, roger, we'll notify DWP they're blocking the exit route.

Some firefighting units are being released from the scene and will soon be available for other calls.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:24
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we're going to break down our RIC component. You can have back Battalion 18, Light Force 60, Rescue 97, and take back TAC 18. Those companies will be a few minutes, but they'll make themselves available. Alarm RIC, roger. Light Force 60, Rescue 97, take back TAC 18 as part of the RIC component.

Hazmat units have been canceled as they are no longer needed at the scene.

Structure Fire · 0:15
Metro, alarm RIC, cancel Hazmat 21. Hazmat 21, you can now discontinue. Hazmat 21.

Firefighters report that the operation will be extended as they address stubborn fire spots.

Structure Fire · 0:18
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised that companies are continuing to dig out some stubborn spots here with the fire. This is going to be somewhat of an extended operation. We'll let you know when we can start scaling back companies. We're going to hold on to 9 and all the TAC channels right now. RIC, roger, B North.

According to firefighters, there is no threat to nearby brush, and some units have been canceled.

Structure Fire · 0:31
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we've given Fire 7, he'll go back, there is no threat to the brush. Alarm RIC, we'll take back Fire 7. Metro, I'm on USAR 5, we've been canceled. USAR 4, standby. Alarm RIC. Go ahead for alarm RIC. Alarm RIC, if USAR 5 is canceled, would you like to still attack? Alarm RIC.

Heavy Rescue units have arrived to assist with the fire response.

LAFD Ops South · 0:05
Farmer RAC, Heavy Rescue 703 on scene.

A Citizen user video shows smoke billowing from the fire.

Firefighters report the fire has spread to both the first and second floors, with possible attic involvement.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Metro alarm RIC, updated size up here. We've got a descending hillside home. This is two stories above grade level, one below. We do have fire on both the first and second floor as well as possible attic extension. Approximately a 3,000 square foot home. Have all companies continue through and we'll give you an updated size up here as we get more.Alarm RIC, roger. You're getting fire 7 as your...

An overhead observation unit is being requested to assist with the fire response.

Structure Fire · 0:22
Metro from LARM RIC, can we start HELCO for an overhead observation? This is in the Brush area. Have them come up on the TAC. LARM RIC, roger. Stand by for which airships you're getting. Metro LARM RIC, you can also start Animal Reg. Roger, Animal Reg.

Firefighters report heavy smoke coming from the attic and are actively working to control the fire.

Structure Fire · 0:18
with heavy smoke showing from the attic, offensive mode. Yeah, Metro Engine 76, advise the truck companies, we have plenty of room for their trucks. All truck companies, responding to the structure fire, Engine 76, states there is plenty of room on Larimar Road.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:29
Engine 1, Engine 76, Life Force 27. Correction, Engine 76, Life Force 27, there's no report of a structure fire. It's going to be a Channel 9 response. We've added Rescue 76, Engine 97, Rescue 97, Task Force 27, Life Force 35, EMS 14, Battalion 5, and Battalion 14 with you. Engine 32, open fire, 6556 La Mirada.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6556 LA Mirada Ave.

Firefighters requested assistance to clear blocked exit routes for their vehicles.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22
Metro, alarm RIC, if you could contact DWP and advise them that they're blocking the exit route for multiple fire companies, if we could have them move back down the road and open up those passageways, we'd appreciate it. Alarm RIC, roger, we'll notify DWP they're blocking the exit route.

Some firefighting units are being released from the scene and will soon be available for other calls.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:24
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we're going to break down our RIC component. You can have back Battalion 18, Light Force 60, Rescue 97, and take back TAC 18. Those companies will be a few minutes, but they'll make themselves available. Alarm RIC, roger. Light Force 60, Rescue 97, take back TAC 18 as part of the RIC component.

Hazmat units have been canceled as they are no longer needed at the scene.

Structure Fire · 0:15
Metro, alarm RIC, cancel Hazmat 21. Hazmat 21, you can now discontinue. Hazmat 21.

Firefighters report that the operation will be extended as they address stubborn fire spots.

Structure Fire · 0:18
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised that companies are continuing to dig out some stubborn spots here with the fire. This is going to be somewhat of an extended operation. We'll let you know when we can start scaling back companies. We're going to hold on to 9 and all the TAC channels right now. RIC, roger, B North.

According to firefighters, there is no threat to nearby brush, and some units have been canceled.

Structure Fire · 0:31
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we've given Fire 7, he'll go back, there is no threat to the brush. Alarm RIC, we'll take back Fire 7. Metro, I'm on USAR 5, we've been canceled. USAR 4, standby. Alarm RIC. Go ahead for alarm RIC. Alarm RIC, if USAR 5 is canceled, would you like to still attack? Alarm RIC.

Heavy Rescue units have arrived to assist with the fire response.

LAFD Ops South · 0:05
Farmer RAC, Heavy Rescue 703 on scene.

A Citizen user video shows smoke billowing from the fire.

Firefighters report the fire has spread to both the first and second floors, with possible attic involvement.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Metro alarm RIC, updated size up here. We've got a descending hillside home. This is two stories above grade level, one below. We do have fire on both the first and second floor as well as possible attic extension. Approximately a 3,000 square foot home. Have all companies continue through and we'll give you an updated size up here as we get more.Alarm RIC, roger. You're getting fire 7 as your...

An overhead observation unit is being requested to assist with the fire response.

Structure Fire · 0:22
Metro from LARM RIC, can we start HELCO for an overhead observation? This is in the Brush area. Have them come up on the TAC. LARM RIC, roger. Stand by for which airships you're getting. Metro LARM RIC, you can also start Animal Reg. Roger, Animal Reg.

Firefighters report heavy smoke coming from the attic and are actively working to control the fire.

Structure Fire · 0:18
with heavy smoke showing from the attic, offensive mode. Yeah, Metro Engine 76, advise the truck companies, we have plenty of room for their trucks. All truck companies, responding to the structure fire, Engine 76, states there is plenty of room on Larimar Road.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:29
Engine 1, Engine 76, Life Force 27. Correction, Engine 76, Life Force 27, there's no report of a structure fire. It's going to be a Channel 9 response. We've added Rescue 76, Engine 97, Rescue 97, Task Force 27, Life Force 35, EMS 14, Battalion 5, and Battalion 14 with you. Engine 32, open fire, 6556 La Mirada.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6556 LA Mirada Ave.

Firefighters requested assistance to clear blocked exit routes for their vehicles.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:22
Metro, alarm RIC, if you could contact DWP and advise them that they're blocking the exit route for multiple fire companies, if we could have them move back down the road and open up those passageways, we'd appreciate it. Alarm RIC, roger, we'll notify DWP they're blocking the exit route.

Some firefighting units are being released from the scene and will soon be available for other calls.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:24
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we're going to break down our RIC component. You can have back Battalion 18, Light Force 60, Rescue 97, and take back TAC 18. Those companies will be a few minutes, but they'll make themselves available. Alarm RIC, roger. Light Force 60, Rescue 97, take back TAC 18 as part of the RIC component.

Hazmat units have been canceled as they are no longer needed at the scene.

Structure Fire · 0:15
Metro, alarm RIC, cancel Hazmat 21. Hazmat 21, you can now discontinue. Hazmat 21.

Firefighters report that the operation will be extended as they address stubborn fire spots.

Structure Fire · 0:18
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised that companies are continuing to dig out some stubborn spots here with the fire. This is going to be somewhat of an extended operation. We'll let you know when we can start scaling back companies. We're going to hold on to 9 and all the TAC channels right now. RIC, roger, B North.

According to firefighters, there is no threat to nearby brush, and some units have been canceled.

Structure Fire · 0:31
Metro, alarm RIC, be advised, we've given Fire 7, he'll go back, there is no threat to the brush. Alarm RIC, we'll take back Fire 7. Metro, I'm on USAR 5, we've been canceled. USAR 4, standby. Alarm RIC. Go ahead for alarm RIC. Alarm RIC, if USAR 5 is canceled, would you like to still attack? Alarm RIC.

Heavy Rescue units have arrived to assist with the fire response.

LAFD Ops South · 0:05
Farmer RAC, Heavy Rescue 703 on scene.

A Citizen user video shows smoke billowing from the fire.

Firefighters report the fire has spread to both the first and second floors, with possible attic involvement.

Structure Fire · 0:30
Metro alarm RIC, updated size up here. We've got a descending hillside home. This is two stories above grade level, one below. We do have fire on both the first and second floor as well as possible attic extension. Approximately a 3,000 square foot home. Have all companies continue through and we'll give you an updated size up here as we get more.Alarm RIC, roger. You're getting fire 7 as your...

An overhead observation unit is being requested to assist with the fire response.

Structure Fire · 0:22
Metro from LARM RIC, can we start HELCO for an overhead observation? This is in the Brush area. Have them come up on the TAC. LARM RIC, roger. Stand by for which airships you're getting. Metro LARM RIC, you can also start Animal Reg. Roger, Animal Reg.

Firefighters report heavy smoke coming from the attic and are actively working to control the fire.

Structure Fire · 0:18
with heavy smoke showing from the attic, offensive mode. Yeah, Metro Engine 76, advise the truck companies, we have plenty of room for their trucks. All truck companies, responding to the structure fire, Engine 76, states there is plenty of room on Larimar Road.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.

Fire S of Mulholland · 0:29
Engine 1, Engine 76, Life Force 27. Correction, Engine 76, Life Force 27, there's no report of a structure fire. It's going to be a Channel 9 response. We've added Rescue 76, Engine 97, Rescue 97, Task Force 27, Life Force 35, EMS 14, Battalion 5, and Battalion 14 with you. Engine 32, open fire, 6556 La Mirada.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6556 LA Mirada Ave.

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Comments5

losangelesUser1479370004Aug 12 at 8:29 PM

There was a fire on Castilian Dr. but Citizen got confused by people posting about it from other locations and deleted it altogether.

UA1919Aug 12 at 8:20 PM

Wtf wrong address

bingbungusbongAug 12 at 6:07 PM

Yeah address is way off. I’m at La Mirada and Seward now and there is no fire here.

anonymous1138Aug 12 at 5:50 PM

Address is wrong

losangelesUser1479370004Aug 12 at 8:29 PM

There was a fire on Castilian Dr. but Citizen got confused by people posting about it from other locations and deleted it altogether.

UA1919Aug 12 at 8:20 PM

Wtf wrong address

bingbungusbongAug 12 at 6:07 PM

Yeah address is way off. I’m at La Mirada and Seward now and there is no fire here.

anonymous1138Aug 12 at 5:50 PM

Address is wrong

losangelesUser1479370004Aug 12 at 8:29 PM

There was a fire on Castilian Dr. but Citizen got confused by people posting about it from other locations and deleted it altogether.

UA1919Aug 12 at 8:20 PM

Wtf wrong address

bingbungusbongAug 12 at 6:07 PM

Yeah address is way off. I’m at La Mirada and Seward now and there is no fire here.

anonymous1138Aug 12 at 5:50 PM

Address is wrong

losangelesUser1479370004Aug 12 at 8:29 PM

There was a fire on Castilian Dr. but Citizen got confused by people posting about it from other locations and deleted it altogether.

UA1919Aug 12 at 8:20 PM

Wtf wrong address

bingbungusbongAug 12 at 6:07 PM

Yeah address is way off. I’m at La Mirada and Seward now and there is no fire here.

anonymous1138Aug 12 at 5:50 PM

Address is wrong

losangelesUser1479370004Aug 12 at 8:29 PM

There was a fire on Castilian Dr. but Citizen got confused by people posting about it from other locations and deleted it altogether.

UA1919Aug 12 at 8:20 PM

Wtf wrong address

bingbungusbongAug 12 at 6:07 PM

Yeah address is way off. I’m at La Mirada and Seward now and there is no fire here.

anonymous1138Aug 12 at 5:50 PM

Address is wrong

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