Two Injured in Four-Story Apartment Building Fire
1600 W Carson St
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Summary
- Firefighters are responding to a structure fire at a three-story apartment building in Torrance, California, with smoke visible from the rear. Police have been requested for traffic control, and an additional paramedic unit is on site.
Timeline
The incident commander has transferred control to one fire unit, and arson resources remain on scene.
Emergency medical services have been requested to assist at the scene.
Northbound traffic has been shut down near the scene, according to police.
Police are coordinating additional traffic control measures near the scene.
Police have requested an additional Department of Transportation unit to assist with traffic control near the scene.
The crisis response team has been notified and will contact the incident commander.
Department of Transportation and building safety officials are still en route to the scene.
Additional police units are en route to assist with the incident.
Arson investigators and building safety officials have been assigned to the incident.
Firefighters confirm no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire in a four-story apartment building is under control. Two individuals are being treated.
Firefighters are working to manage water pressure by opening hydrants near the scene. Traffic is being blocked on Foothill.
An additional paramedic rescue unit has been requested at the scene.
Firefighters have requested police assistance for traffic control.
Firefighters report smoke visible from the rear of a three-story apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1600 W Carson St.
The incident commander has transferred control to one fire unit, and arson resources remain on scene.
Emergency medical services have been requested to assist at the scene.
Northbound traffic has been shut down near the scene, according to police.
Police are coordinating additional traffic control measures near the scene.
Police have requested an additional Department of Transportation unit to assist with traffic control near the scene.
The crisis response team has been notified and will contact the incident commander.
Department of Transportation and building safety officials are still en route to the scene.
Additional police units are en route to assist with the incident.
Arson investigators and building safety officials have been assigned to the incident.
Firefighters confirm no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire in a four-story apartment building is under control. Two individuals are being treated.
Firefighters are working to manage water pressure by opening hydrants near the scene. Traffic is being blocked on Foothill.
An additional paramedic rescue unit has been requested at the scene.
Firefighters have requested police assistance for traffic control.
Firefighters report smoke visible from the rear of a three-story apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1600 W Carson St.
The incident commander has transferred control to one fire unit, and arson resources remain on scene.
Emergency medical services have been requested to assist at the scene.
Northbound traffic has been shut down near the scene, according to police.
Police are coordinating additional traffic control measures near the scene.
Police have requested an additional Department of Transportation unit to assist with traffic control near the scene.
The crisis response team has been notified and will contact the incident commander.
Department of Transportation and building safety officials are still en route to the scene.
Additional police units are en route to assist with the incident.
Arson investigators and building safety officials have been assigned to the incident.
Firefighters confirm no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire in a four-story apartment building is under control. Two individuals are being treated.
Firefighters are working to manage water pressure by opening hydrants near the scene. Traffic is being blocked on Foothill.
An additional paramedic rescue unit has been requested at the scene.
Firefighters have requested police assistance for traffic control.
Firefighters report smoke visible from the rear of a three-story apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1600 W Carson St.
The incident commander has transferred control to one fire unit, and arson resources remain on scene.
Emergency medical services have been requested to assist at the scene.
Northbound traffic has been shut down near the scene, according to police.
Police are coordinating additional traffic control measures near the scene.
Police have requested an additional Department of Transportation unit to assist with traffic control near the scene.
The crisis response team has been notified and will contact the incident commander.
Department of Transportation and building safety officials are still en route to the scene.
Additional police units are en route to assist with the incident.
Arson investigators and building safety officials have been assigned to the incident.
Firefighters confirm no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire in a four-story apartment building is under control. Two individuals are being treated.
Firefighters are working to manage water pressure by opening hydrants near the scene. Traffic is being blocked on Foothill.
An additional paramedic rescue unit has been requested at the scene.
Firefighters have requested police assistance for traffic control.
Firefighters report smoke visible from the rear of a three-story apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1600 W Carson St.
The incident commander has transferred control to one fire unit, and arson resources remain on scene.
Emergency medical services have been requested to assist at the scene.
Northbound traffic has been shut down near the scene, according to police.
Police are coordinating additional traffic control measures near the scene.
Police have requested an additional Department of Transportation unit to assist with traffic control near the scene.
The crisis response team has been notified and will contact the incident commander.
Department of Transportation and building safety officials are still en route to the scene.
Additional police units are en route to assist with the incident.
Arson investigators and building safety officials have been assigned to the incident.
Firefighters confirm no additional resources are needed.
Firefighters report the fire in a four-story apartment building is under control. Two individuals are being treated.
Firefighters are working to manage water pressure by opening hydrants near the scene. Traffic is being blocked on Foothill.
An additional paramedic rescue unit has been requested at the scene.
Firefighters have requested police assistance for traffic control.
Firefighters report smoke visible from the rear of a three-story apartment building.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a structure fire.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 1600 W Carson St.
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FD are still here
I heard from my friend that’s a tenant there that one person passed.
LAFD: Fire Out Structure Fire 11-06-2026 8:28am 1600 W Carson St Harbor Gateway MAP: https://bit.ly/4irxqpM First arriving units reported a three story modern apartment building with smoke showing. 42 firefighters extinguished a contents fire contained to one unit in 21 minutes. Two patients are being medically assessed. No firefighter injuries. Los Angeles Building and Safety (LADBS) has been request to assess structural safety and viability. LAFD Arson units are responding to investigate the cause of the blaze. LAPD INC# 1116. Nothing further
INC#0434; FS85; Battalion 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; Dispatched Units AR1 AR14 AR26 AR38 BC13 BC203 BC6 E238 E285 E38 E79 E85 EM13 PH1 RA64 RA66 RA79 RA848 T38 T85; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Carson St and Harvard Blvd
FD are still here
I heard from my friend that’s a tenant there that one person passed.
LAFD: Fire Out Structure Fire 11-06-2026 8:28am 1600 W Carson St Harbor Gateway MAP: https://bit.ly/4irxqpM First arriving units reported a three story modern apartment building with smoke showing. 42 firefighters extinguished a contents fire contained to one unit in 21 minutes. Two patients are being medically assessed. No firefighter injuries. Los Angeles Building and Safety (LADBS) has been request to assess structural safety and viability. LAFD Arson units are responding to investigate the cause of the blaze. LAPD INC# 1116. Nothing further
INC#0434; FS85; Battalion 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; Dispatched Units AR1 AR14 AR26 AR38 BC13 BC203 BC6 E238 E285 E38 E79 E85 EM13 PH1 RA64 RA66 RA79 RA848 T38 T85; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Carson St and Harvard Blvd
FD are still here
I heard from my friend that’s a tenant there that one person passed.
LAFD: Fire Out Structure Fire 11-06-2026 8:28am 1600 W Carson St Harbor Gateway MAP: https://bit.ly/4irxqpM First arriving units reported a three story modern apartment building with smoke showing. 42 firefighters extinguished a contents fire contained to one unit in 21 minutes. Two patients are being medically assessed. No firefighter injuries. Los Angeles Building and Safety (LADBS) has been request to assess structural safety and viability. LAFD Arson units are responding to investigate the cause of the blaze. LAPD INC# 1116. Nothing further
INC#0434; FS85; Battalion 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; Dispatched Units AR1 AR14 AR26 AR38 BC13 BC203 BC6 E238 E285 E38 E79 E85 EM13 PH1 RA64 RA66 RA79 RA848 T38 T85; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Carson St and Harvard Blvd
FD are still here
I heard from my friend that’s a tenant there that one person passed.
LAFD: Fire Out Structure Fire 11-06-2026 8:28am 1600 W Carson St Harbor Gateway MAP: https://bit.ly/4irxqpM First arriving units reported a three story modern apartment building with smoke showing. 42 firefighters extinguished a contents fire contained to one unit in 21 minutes. Two patients are being medically assessed. No firefighter injuries. Los Angeles Building and Safety (LADBS) has been request to assess structural safety and viability. LAFD Arson units are responding to investigate the cause of the blaze. LAPD INC# 1116. Nothing further
INC#0434; FS85; Battalion 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; Dispatched Units AR1 AR14 AR26 AR38 BC13 BC203 BC6 E238 E285 E38 E79 E85 EM13 PH1 RA64 RA66 RA79 RA848 T38 T85; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Carson St and Harvard Blvd
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FD are still here
I heard from my friend that’s a tenant there that one person passed.
LAFD: Fire Out Structure Fire 11-06-2026 8:28am 1600 W Carson St Harbor Gateway MAP: https://bit.ly/4irxqpM First arriving units reported a three story modern apartment building with smoke showing. 42 firefighters extinguished a contents fire contained to one unit in 21 minutes. Two patients are being medically assessed. No firefighter injuries. Los Angeles Building and Safety (LADBS) has been request to assess structural safety and viability. LAFD Arson units are responding to investigate the cause of the blaze. LAPD INC# 1116. Nothing further
INC#0434; FS85; Battalion 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; Dispatched Units AR1 AR14 AR26 AR38 BC13 BC203 BC6 E238 E285 E38 E79 E85 EM13 PH1 RA64 RA66 RA79 RA848 T38 T85; Dispatch Channel 9; TAC 14; LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Carson St and Harvard Blvd