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1 dead after fire breaks out at historic high-rise in downtown Los Angeles
One person died after a fire broke out at a 12-story high-rise in downtown Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.
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Structure Fire 09/16/2025 INC#0101
Structure Fire; INC#0101; 02:02AM; 112 W 5th St; https://bit.ly/3vtI6Mb; Downtown; 12 story residential high rise with smoke showing from the 7th floor. Firefighters are in the offensive mode; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC5 E10 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E227 E27 E3 E4 E9 EM1 EM11 EM5 HM21 HR3 RA27 RA3 RA4 RA809 RA9 T10 T11 T27 T3 T9 UR27 UR88; CH9; 12 13 14; Margaret Stewart
Update Structure Fire 09/16/2025 INC#0101
Update Structure Fire; INC#0101; 02:27AM; 112 W 5th St; https://bit.ly/3vtI6Mb; Downtown; Firefighters located fire on the 7th floor, in a corner unit, and are making good progress towards extinguishment. There are no injuries reported at this time. ; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC5 E10 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E227 E27 E3 E4 E9 EM1 EM11 EM5 HM21 HR3 RA27 RA3 RA4 RA809 RA9 T10 T11 T27 T3 T9 UR27 UR88; CH9; 12 13 14; Margaret Stewart
KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 09/16/2025 INC#0101
KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0101; 02:52AM; 112 W 5th St; https://bit.ly/3vtI6Mb; Downtown; KNOCKDOWN: Over 100 firefighters on this incident (due to logistical needs in supporting a high rise fire) extinguished fire in a corner unit on the 7th floor in 50 minutes with no injuries reported. This will remain an active incident for an extended duration as crews work to clear smoke from all floors. The major of residents were sheltered in place. ; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AC2 AC20 AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC5 E10 E11 E12 E17 E201 E202 E203 E209 E21 E210 E211 E227 E233 E27 E3 E4 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM5 HM21 HR3 RA27 RA3 RA4 RA809 RA9 T1 T10 T11 T2 T27 T3 T33 T9 UR27 UR88; CH9; 12 13 14; Margaret Stewart
Update Structure Fire 09/16/2025 INC#0101
Update Structure Fire; INC#0101; 03:20AM; 112 W 5th St; https://bit.ly/3vtI6Mb; Downtown; Due to excessive storage conditions found within the fire unit, firefighters need to remove large amounts of debris to ensure there are no smoldering hot spots remaining. Given the fire unit is on the 7th floor, it requires an extended duration salvage and overhaul operation. Additional resources are on scene to ensure adequate staffing to complete the work (18 fire companies and 5 rescue ambulances). There are no reported injuries. LA Building and Safety are enroute for an evaluation of the building and its ability to occupy residents. LAFD Arson unit is on scene to assist with the cause investigation. Commuters are advised to avoid the area surrounding 5th St and Main St.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AC2 AC20 AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC14 BC5 DC2 E10 E11 E12 E17 E201 E202 E203 E209 E21 E210 E211 E227 E233 E27 E3 E4 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM5 HM21 HR3 RA27 RA3 RA4 RA809 RA9 T1 T10 T11 T2 T27 T3 T33 T9 UR27 UR88; CH7; 12 13 14; Margaret Stewart
Update Structure Fire - FATALITY 09/16/2025 INC#0101
Update Structure Fire - FATALITY; INC#0101; 03:37AM; 112 W 5th St; https://bit.ly/3vtI6Mb; Downtown; This is now a fatality fire with a victim located in the fire unit. LAFD PIO Firefighter David Ortiz is responding for media availability with an ETA of 4:30AM.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AC2 AC20 AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 BC14 BC5 DC2 E10 E11 E12 E17 E201 E202 E203 E209 E21 E210 E211 E227 E233 E27 E3 E4 E9 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM5 HM21 HR3 PH1 PI4 RA27 RA3 RA4 RA809 RA9 T1 T10 T11 T2 T27 T3 T33 T9 UR27 UR88; CH7; 12 13 14; Margaret Stewart