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Emergency Incidents
Person with heart problems near Torrance
Medical Emergency
W 242nd St, Torrance, CA 90505
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched for a possible heart-related medical emergency near the 4000 block of West 242nd Street in Torrance. One engine was canceled while another took the first-in role.
Person with heart problems near Sonoma Street
Medical Emergency
Sonoma St, Torrance, CA 90503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving heart problems at a location on 242nd Street in Torrance. Another unit was canceled while Engine 94 responded to the scene. Radio traffic also referenced an ill person at a location on Sonoma Street and asked whether the reporting party could meet responders at the front door or if a lockbox was available.
Person experiencing back pain near Pacific Coast Highway
Medical Emergency
CA-1, Torrance, CA 90505
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving back pain at a location on Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance.
Smoke from truck behind Cabrillo building
Fire
Cll Cabrillo, Torrance, CA 90277
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews investigated a report of light haze and possible smoke near Cabrillo in Torrance. Units on scene observed what appeared to be light smoke coming from the back side of a building near a parking lot and worked to access the area through a gate.
Smoke reported at row of shops on Border Avenue
Fire
Border Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire near Border Avenue in Torrance. Smoke was reported in the area around a row of single-story commercial buildings, and units staged nearby while the first-arriving engine checked the reported location.
Person fallen near Florwood Avenue
Medical Emergency
Florwood Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible fall at a residence near Florwood Avenue in Torrance, California.
Report of armed suspect on Christine Avenue
Weapons
Christine Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible suspect on Christine Avenue and a separate report that a suspect was in custody on North Catalina Street. Units appear to be checking the area for any evidence of an attack.
Person suffering difficulty breathing in Torrance
Medical Emergency
Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible breathing problem near Emerald Street in the Driftwood area.
Chest pain reported near South Vermont
Medical Emergency
S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical call near South Vermont Avenue, but the response was later canceled.
Trespass suspect in rear parking lot in Torrance
Break-In
Lockness Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible trespass suspect in the rear parking area of a business near Lockness Avenue in Torrance. The suspect was described as a man wearing a (description withheld) and associated with a white Yellowstone RV.
Trespass suspect in rear parking lot in Torrance
Break-In
Lockness Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible trespass suspect in the rear parking area near Lockness Avenue in Torrance. The suspect was described as a man in a (description withheld) associated with a white Yellowstone RV. Units responded with a Code 2 response.
Small ground fire at refinery extinguished
Fire
Alaska Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small ground fire at a refinery involving insulation and a plastic bucket. The fire was out on arrival, and the heater was isolated before Engine 91 was released.
Small ground fire burning at Torrance refinery
Fire
Alaska Ave, Torrance, CA 90503
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a small ground fire still actively burning at a refinery, with crews working to reduce fuel gas flow and investigate the fire source.
Small heater fire and steam leak at refinery
Fire
W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible industrial fire at a refinery, where a heater was reported to have a small ground fire and suspected steam pressure. Units staged nearby, monitored the surrounding area, and Battalion 91 assumed command while additional resources remained on standby.
Refinery structure fire in Torrance
Fire
W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and hazmat units were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a refinery near 190th Street in Torrance. Multiple engines, trucks, rescue units, and a battalion chief were assigned, and command requested a size-up of the incident.
Fire reported at Torrance refinery near 190th Street
Fire
W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the Torrance refinery after a report of a fire in Unit 24. The incident was upgraded from a single-engine response to a structure fire response, with additional resources and staging instructions provided.
Person ill near Oakwood Lane in Torrance
Medical Emergency
Oakwood Ln, Torrance, CA 90505
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving an ill person near Oakwood Lane in Torrance.
Industrial unit fire at Torrance Refinery
Fire
Prairie Ave & W 182nd St, Torrance, CA 90504
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews reported a damaged utility pole leaning toward possible power lines near Prairie Avenue and 182nd Street in Torrance. A request was made for the power company to respond, with police reportedly staying on scene until they arrived.
Person with fall and back injury at Baycrest facility
Medical Emergency
Garnet St, Torrance, CA 90503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall or back injury at a care facility on Garnet Street in Torrance.
Man suspected of theft flees toward Springwood
Theft Report
Arvada St, Torrance, CA 90503
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible theft near Arvada Road, where an adult male in a black and white shirt and gray pants allegedly stole property and fled southbound toward Springwood. A unit is responding to check the area.
