The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week
of October 1 – 7, 2023. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this
time period:
Sunday, October 1
At 1:56 p.m., Engine 106 responded to a report of smoke in the area near the 600 block
of South Michillinda Avenue. Upon arrival, there was a rubbish fire in the subterranean
parking level of the structure. Fire personnel utilized a fire extinguisher to extinguish the
fire. Fire personnel overhauled the area to ensure that the smoke and fire were fully
extinguished. Fire Investigator 107 was dispatched to the scene and the cause of the fire
is under investigation.
Monday, October 2
At 4:18 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in
the 300 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel found an 18-month-
old female with a complaint of shortness of breath. Fire personnel performed a full medical
evaluation which included an electrocardiogram and administered an albuterol breathing
treatment. The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and
treatment.
Tuesday, October 3
At 11:29 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident
in the 1200 block of South Tenth Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 77-year-
old female with a complaint of a syncopal episode. Fire personnel performed a full medical
evaluation which included a 12-lead electrocardiogram and intravenous access. The
patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Wednesday, October 4
At 10:54 a.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical assist in
the 200 block of Ilene Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated an 87-year-old male
who was suffering from a possible stroke. The patient received advanced life support
including 12-lead cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose monitoring.
The patient was transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Thursday, October 5
At 4:20 p.m., Engine 105 and Pasadena Engine 37 responded to a vehicle fire on the
westbound 210 Freeway at Santa Anita Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a
passenger vehicle burning on the side of the freeway. Fire personnel rapidly deployed
hose lines and extinguished the fire with water and foam solution. Once the fire was
extinguished, personnel released the scene to California Highway Patrol for further
investigation and removal.
Friday, October 6
At 2:52 p.m., Truck 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a report of a two-
vehicle traffic accident at the intersection of Duarte Road and Second Avenue. Upon
arrival, there were two patients, one 57-year-old male and one 76-year-old female, that
were involved in the accident. Both patients received a full medical evaluation which
included intravenous access, blood pressure monitoring, and electrocardiogram. Both
were transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Saturday, October 7
At 5:37 p.m. Engine 107 and Engine 41 responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 1200
block of Orlando Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a well involved vehicle fire in
front of the residence and witnessed the fuel tank rupture causing an explosion. Fire
personnel initiated an aggressive attack on the fire with a 1.5” hose line. Fire personnel
extinguished the fire and prevented the fire from progressing into trees overhead and
surrounding structures. The damage was contained to the vehicle of origin and two
parked vehicles in the area. Arcadia Police Department assisted with traffic control during
firefighting operations. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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