Structure Fire in Harbor Gateway
Address: 16208 S Vermont Ave
Intersection: W 163rd St x S Vermont Ave
Timestamp: 08-10-25 04:33 AM
District: Tim McOsker (15)
LAFD: FS79, BC6
LAPD: Southeast (1881)
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[VERIFIED] LAFD continues to evaluate and adjust firefighting operations with emphasis on both firefighter and community safety due to the large amount of battery storage currently burning off. The primary goal is to keep the fire confined to the building of origin. LAFD Hazmat specialists are currently monitoring air quality and water runoff to ensure safe operating conditions. DWP is on scene working to de-energize the structure for additional safety. Additional updates will be provided as this extended operation continues.
[VERIFIED] Firefighters still defensive firefighting mode due to large storage battery storage and subterranean electrical vault and is contained to the one story portion of the building.
[VERIFIED] First arriving resources report outside fire exposing a 300 x 200 commercial building. Firefighters have transitioned to a defensive firefighting mode due to conditions changing. The outside fire has extended into the attic. A small explosion occurred and now is showing roof compromise. Additional resources have been added to determine structural integrity and hazardous atmosphere.
[VERIFIED] First arriving resources report outside fire exposing a 300 x 200 commercial building. Firefighters are currently in offensive firefighting mode.
2 more additional task forces requested
Engine 10 requesting LAPD back up for transient interference with firefighting operations
I/C REQ 1 ADD'L TASK FORCE.
DEFENSIVE MODE, SETTING UP LADDER PIPE OPS.
Firefighting tactics are switching to a defensive fire attack
Incident command is pulling crews off the roof and out of the uilding
I/C REQ 2 ADD'L TASK FORCES.
SMALL EXPLOSION, FIRE THROUGH THE MANSARD ROOF. ALL CREWS OFF & OUT.
REQ LAPD & LADOT FRO TRAFFIC CONTROL. REQ SHUTDOWN RR OPS ALONG VERMONT AVE
VERMONT I/C
RUBBISH FIRE EXTENDING INTO STRUCTURE, APPEARS TO BE IN THE ATTIC NOW.
ALPHA SIDE RUBBISH FIRE, CANNOT SEE EXACTLY WHAT IS BURNING
300X200 COMMERCIAL, FIRE IN FRONT, SEE FIRE TO REAR, UNKNOWN WHAT IS BURNING, ATT'ING ACCESS, OFFENSIVE MODE.
Responding Unit Activity Log (78)
| Timestamp | Unit ID | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-11-25 03:21 AM | T92 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-11-25 03:21 AM | E292 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-11-25 02:31 AM | SO1 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-11-25 12:25 AM | T78 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-11-25 12:25 AM | E278 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 11:45 PM | T92 | On Scene | |
| 08-10-25 11:45 PM | E292 | On Scene | |
| 08-10-25 11:13 PM | T92 | En Route | |
| 08-10-25 11:13 PM | E292 | En Route | |
| 08-10-25 11:10 PM | T92 | Awaiting Response | |
| 08-10-25 11:10 PM | E292 | Awaiting Response | |
| 08-10-25 08:55 PM | T78 | On Scene | |
| 08-10-25 08:55 PM | E278 | On Scene | |
| 08-10-25 07:39 PM | T78 | En Route | |
| 08-10-25 07:39 PM | E278 | En Route | |
| 08-10-25 07:38 PM | E278 | Awaiting Response | |
| 08-10-25 07:38 PM | T78 | Awaiting Response | |
| 08-10-25 05:38 PM | T50 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 05:38 PM | E250 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 05:31 PM | E27 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 03:19 PM | E94 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 03:01 PM | T73 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 03:01 PM | E273 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 02:29 PM | EA1 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 02:14 PM | E21 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 02:10 PM | E79 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:53 PM | T85 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:53 PM | E285 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:50 PM | RA85 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:46 PM | T10 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:46 PM | E10 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:46 PM | E210 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:31 PM | RA79 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:15 PM | E85 | Available on Radio | |
| 08-10-25 01:02 PM | RA85 | On Scene |