Fire crews handle roof vent smoldering at El Segundo, El Segundo CA


Firefighters responded to smoldering fires in two roof vents at a building near W El Segundo Blvd. They conducted suppression and overhaul operations, including changing air bottles and using thermal imaging to check for hotspots. The team continued to inspect and extinguish remaining spot fires on the roof area.
Audio|Source: South Bay Fire: Culver City, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance
02:58
Transcript:
00:00
Just an update on conditions,
00:02
we have about two vent holes in the roof that have smoldering tire around the built-up support for the vent.
00:13
We're going to need Truck 32 just to continue with suppression and overhaul effort on each of the vents.
00:21
And then we should be able to get just cleaned up within the next 30.
00:28
Go ahead and face-to-face with Cruz when he gets on scene there and pass that on.
00:37
Chris, I copy. Go ahead and walk down towards the front of Engine 31. Bernie is going to be down on the ground doing a bottle change out right now. I'm up top on the roof still. We can face-to-face up here on the roof.
00:50
You'll just need your crew with SCBA.
00:56
Engine 32 from Rescue 31.
01:01
Copy that.
01:03
Go rescue.
01:06
I have your Iconics operator standing by. He knows how to access that area you're looking to get into.
01:13
Copy that. Is that something he can lead you and Presetta into? Yes,
01:19
sir.
01:20
Copy that. Do you need my thermal imager? I can slide it down the post here.
01:28
Dr. Donner from Squad 6-2, one patient,
01:32
BLS transport to Low Company via McCormick.
01:36
Squat 60104.
01:42
Engine,
01:44
92, BLS 92, Ill person Bravo, 2448 Pacific Coast Highway, Norm's Restaurant, map page 194-94.
02:02
June 4-1, commercial fire alarm, 9770 Culver Boulevard, 97-Bulvard City Hall, backup alarm panel.
02:10
Has not reset. Enter for one.
02:13
I'm sorry.
02:14
I'm Jim 32 from Rescue, 3-1.
02:30
Good.
02:31
Okay,
02:33
jump, we made entry on the second level.
02:36
We found one spotfire, we extinguish out the PCAM.
02:40
We're going to continue in and look for more spot fire, I think.
02:44
Pull more ceiling.
02:47
Copy that, you got one spot you're able to clean up with the P can and you're continuing to check.
02:55
SU 33 from Chevron Command.
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Location mentioned:
Near W El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245
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