[12/FEB/2022] PILLBOX HILL EXPLOSIONS SEND TWO TO THE HOSPITAL

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PILLBOX HILL EXPLOSIONS SEND TWO TO THE HOSPITAL
12th of February, 2022
LSFD Public Relations Member Jennifer Schneider
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LOS SANTOS - With heavy fire showing from a large high-rise building upon arrival, firefighters immediately initiated a defensive operation before the blaze and explosions were underhand.

At 19:40 on February 9th, 2022, the Los Santos Fire Department received the first calls about a structured fire and multiple explosions at Legion Square, Pillbox Hill. Upon arrival, units saw heavy and black smoke billowing out from multiple floors of a high-rise building. Due to the size of the fire and the high potential for life hazards, all units from station two in Rockford Hills responded.

At 19:41, the first explosion went off. Engine 2 as the first arriving unit assumed incident command and with the help of the Sheriff's Department, a perimeter was set up around the location. Elgin Avenue, Strawberry Avenue, and Vespucci Boulevard were immediately closed. All arriving units were ordered to fall back due to multiple explosions on the right side, around the 5th and 6th floor.

Department of Public Works closed the electricity along with gas in the area. Due to multiple explosions and unknown causes of the fire, the Sheriff's bomb squad was prepared to respond. A defensive attack was initiated by the Truck and Engine Company, two more explosions followed. Rescue ambulances that were staging nearby were approached by an injured male and they immediately provided first aid. Fortunately, he was alert and talking to the ambulance crew. Following basic treatment at the scene, he was taken by an LSFD ambulance in fair condition to an area hospital for further care. Engine 6 along with Truck 2 started to prepare the access for the Primary team as a victim was spotted on the second floor.
Image Engine 6 made an entry and with the assistance of Truck 2, they were able to extract the victim safely out of the apartment using the aerial ladder. Rescue ambulances immediately provided necessary first aid to the victim and transported the person to a local hospital. Engine crew and Urban Search and Rescue team then searched the whole building, making sure no other victims are inside. The teams located petrol on one of the floors, also another fire was found at the same time. Engine 6 crew entered the floor and provided necessary assistance with battling the fire. Their efforts prevented the fire from extending and protected numerous apartments and lives. Firefighters remained active through the evening extinguishing hotspots and minimizing hazards in the building.

Over 10 firefighters took one hour and 24 minutes to extinguish the blaze. The residence was red-tagged by the San Andreas State Fire Marshals, prohibiting any further entry. San Andreas State Fire Marshals are actively searching for a definitive cause.



Units Dispatched: E2, E6, T2, PR1, RA72, RA73, RA02, CHIEF2B, CM22
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