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Monday, December 15, 2008 | 
On Monday, December 15, 2008 at 5:04 AM, 7 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 5 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 3 EMS Battalion Captains, 2 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, and 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, all under the direction of Battalion Chief Leonard Thompson responded to a Structure Fire at 470 W 42nd St in the Exposition Park/Coliseum Area.
Firefighters arrived to find a two-story duplex with smoke showing from the second floor and fire in the attic. During the initial attack on the fire, Firefighters discovered a 63 year-old female inside the home. The patient was immediately provided with advanced life support intervention and transported to California Medical Center. The patient was declared deceased at the hospital.
The fire was confined to 1 unit and extinguished in just 36 minutes, with 59 Firefighters. The cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the fatality are under investigation. The dollar loss has yet to be determined.
Submitted by Ron Myers, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
Firefighters arrived to find a two-story duplex with smoke showing from the second floor and fire in the attic. During the initial attack on the fire, Firefighters discovered a 63 year-old female inside the home. The patient was immediately provided with advanced life support intervention and transported to California Medical Center. The patient was declared deceased at the hospital.
The fire was confined to 1 unit and extinguished in just 36 minutes, with 59 Firefighters. The cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the fatality are under investigation. The dollar loss has yet to be determined.
Submitted by Ron Myers, Spokesman
Los Angeles Fire Department
2 comments:
The female that passed was a dear friend of more than 30 years, her name Eulalia Renteria aka as "Lala". She once was an employee of the LAUSD. Terrible loss for all those that knew her. Specially during this time of year Christmas Season. We are praying for her Family and Friends. We will always remember her and keep her in our prayers. She will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace. We will always remember your sense of humor, your smile and your charisma.
Dear Rodriguez Family,
Thank you for sharing tender insight during a difficult time. Lala's untimely passing is only overshadowed by the love and friendship expressed by you and so many others. We're sorry for your loss, and that we couldn't have somehow done more. May she rest in peace.
Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,
Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department
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