Dumpster fire with exposures near Van Norman Road, Montebello CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a dumpster and trash bin fire near Van Norman Road in Montebello. The fire involved multiple trash bins with exposures to nearby areas. Firefighters reported knockdown and were checking for any further exposures to ensure the fire was fully contained.
Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles County Fire - LAC C-21
Listen to dispatch call
05:38
Transcript:
00:00
L.A., do you have engine, uh, topic for engine 40 on Command 21?
00:05
Engine 40, affirmative.
00:06
L.A. was on another command channel with another incident.
00:09
Uh, confirm we're going to continue Montebello.
00:11
We're going to keep yourself and cancel the rest of the county assignment.
00:19
Alley engine 40 on command 21 a firm keep myself and the units from Montebello cancel the rest of the alley county resources.
00:29
Agent 40 copy engine 40 from engine 103 be advised we're right outside the gate at a hydrant we'll hang for a few minutes before we head out let me know if you need anything.
00:49
Hey firm,
00:51
103.
00:56
Engine 103 from engine 40 on command 21.
00:59
Yeah, go ahead and bring a water supply from that hydrant.
01:08
One-on-three copy.
01:09
We're going to come back there and hand jack it out.
01:12
You have a hydrant directly at the opening.
01:20
L.A. for Battalion 8.
01:22
Put me back on that ticket.
01:26
Detain 8.
01:33
Engine 103 from Engine 40 on Command 21.
01:42
Engine 103, we're going to have some exposures in the back.
01:46
We do have another dumpster on fire.
01:48
I'm going to go ahead and assign you to those exposures on the back.
01:57
103 from Battalion 8.
01:59
What do you got, Andy?
02:03
Hey J, if I was just going to let L.A.
02:05
know to add us back to the ticket, we're going to assist engine 40.
02:09
They have some exposures to the rear.
02:11
We're going to help them out with that.
02:14
Yeah,
02:15
copy that. I'll handle that for you.
02:16
A. from Battalion 8 on 21.
02:19
Add Engine 103 back on the ticket.
02:27
Battalion 8 copy, engine 103 remaining on the ticket.
02:29
Are we going to stay in Command 21 or can we go to admin since this is Montebello?
02:35
Let's keep the guys on 21 until Montebello gets on scene and then I'll switch over to admin when I arrive on scene in a few minutes here.
02:44
Copy.
02:46
L.A. Battalion 8 on 21.
02:52
Battalion 8, Battalion 55, command 21.
03:00
LA from Battalion 8 on 21.
03:03
Also add squad 40 to the ticket as well.
03:06
I'm on scene now.
03:08
No Montebello units on scene at this time.
03:11
We'll go ahead and keep the comp plan.
03:12
I'll update you shortly.
03:16
Battalion 8 copies.
03:18
Squad 40 is still shown on the ticket and I copied the rest.
03:20
I'm on with Verdugo.
03:26
Battalion 8, Battalion 55, Command 21.
03:29
Okay.
03:35
Flash unit on 21, go ahead.
03:39
Hey, it's Battalion 55, Montebello.
03:41
We responded to address in our jurisdiction.
03:44
Do you guys need our response?
03:48
Yeah,
03:49
we're at near Van Norman,
03:52
just south of Whittier.
03:55
We got a couple large trash bins with some exposures.
04:01
We have two engines here.
04:03
I'm going to, I just got on scene, I'm going to check with them,
04:05
see what we need.
04:06
But if you could, if you have one unit to send over here at least, and then we'll go from there.
04:14
Okay, Roger that, thank you.
04:17
L.A squad 4.9.21, we're on scene.
04:24
BC8 from Engine 40 on Command 21.
04:29
Squad 40, copy your last break.
04:33
Engine 40, go ahead.
04:38
Chief, we have knockdown right now.
04:41
We're going to go to the backside to make sure everything's knocked down on the back for exposures.
04:45
I'll update you in a minute.
04:50
Battalion copies.
04:58
Montebello 55 from Battalion 8 on Command 21.
05:02
We do have knockdown,
05:04
checking for exposures.
05:07
We should be good if you just get a rep over here or somebody.
05:16
LA from Battalion 8 on 21, we have Knockdown.
05:21
Copy a Knockdown, 1933.
05:28
Yeah, 55 from Battalion 8 on 21.
05:30
Hey, we're in the back here.
05:32
Looks like a paint boost.
05:34
We have knockdown.
05:37
You can come back for her face-to-face.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Van Norman Rd, Montebello, CA 90640
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