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110125 - Fatality Fire in Sunland by Los Angeles Fire Department

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SUNLAND - At 11:10PM on November 1, 2025 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 10900 block of North Scoville Avenue in Sunland. 36 firefighters arrived to a one-story, single family dwelling with fire and smoke showing. An 87 year old man was found outside the home with critical burn injuries. Firefighter/paramedics provided immediate medical care and transported the patient to the hospital.

With reports of additional occupants possibly trapped inside, firefighters initiated an interior fire attack while conducting a primary search. Tragically, two adult males were found inside the home and determined dead on scene.

Four more adults, already outside the home on LAFD arrival, suffered varying degrees of smoke inhalation and were transported to the hospital. One patient declined medical transport, bringing the total patient count for the incident to eight.

LAFD Incident: 110125-1897

One Man Dies Overnight in a South LA Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - A late-night commercial fire destroyed an industrial building and killed one man inside of his business.

In the last few remaining minutes of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:57 PM, the alarm went out to alert firefighters of a commercial building engulfed in flames on the 1800 block of East 57th Street. Firefighters immediately recognized the need to use defensive tactics and fight this fire with copious amounts of water from the exterior. The Incident Commander called for additional fire crews, making it a Greater Alarm incident. Firefighters positioned themselves on all sides of the building to protect the many surrounding structures. Firefighters protected adjacent buildings from all but minor flame impingement.

LAFD's robotic firefighting unit was utilized during the incident. RS3 was able to enter the structure and apply water to harder-to-reach areas without exposing firefighters to the collapse risk of the burned out structure. Ultimately, sixty-seven firefighters extinguished the flames in seventy-two minutes.

After the fire was out, firefighters discovered that, tragically, one man had perished inside. The Coroner responded and met with the family to verify his identity. The family reported that he was a carpenter and often worked during the late evening and early morning hours. The wood and materials from his business appear to have added to the intense fire load within the building, causing the fire to grow extremely fast. Crews remained on scene overnight to ensure the debris did not reignite.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

LAFD Incident: 050321-1661

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Panorama City Structure Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 5:35PM on February 27, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 9400 block of N Cedros Av, in Panorama City, for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a one story, single family dwelling with heavy fire showing.

29 firefighters fully extinguished the fire (which was primarily in the attic) in 31 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 022522-1517

Swift moving Structure Fire damages West Hills home by Los Angeles Fire Department

A first alarm assignment of Los Angeles Firefighters quickly limited the spread of this intense garage fire to a portion of the home and attic in West Hills, California on the evening of May 23, 2006.

Heavy Smoke Showing from South LA Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:49PM on July 25, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 8700 block of S Orchard Av.

Firefighters arrived to find a one story, single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Firefighters initiative an offensive attack and extinguished the fire in 10 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 072523-1912

LAFD Saves More Than 30 Businesses From Van Nuys Blaze by Los Angeles Fire Department

VAN NUYS - At 2:44PM on October 12, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 7056 Van Nuys Boulevard. The first fire company arrived to find a one story, vacant commercial building (7,600 square feet built in 1957) well involved in fire.

After initially deploying an offensive fire attack, the incident commander quickly transitioned to a defensive operation due to the extent of fire involvement. As crews established hand lines, a collapse zone of 30’ was implemented at the front of the building due to concern about the stability of the façade. Approximately 20 minutes into the incident, an ‘Emergency Traffic’ radio alert was issued informing all on the fire ground of the full collapse of the façade. All firefighters were safely outside the collapse zone and continued their operation without delay.

The building to the north abutted the fire building while there was a small separation with the building to the south. Despite the close proximity of the two exposures and the heavy fire present, firefighters battled and succeeded in defending the structures from fire damage – saving over thirty businesses.

It was a long, extended operation due to the amount of fire and challenges in safely access all areas of the building. The RS3, Robotic Fire Fighting Vehicle was deployed to apply high volumes of water (master streams) more deeply into the building than was safely possible by firefighters. The combination of hand lines, ladder-pipes, RS3 and the team of over 85 firefighters, working under the command of Assistant Chief Corey Rose, fully extinguished the fire in over four hours.

One firefighter was transported to the hospital in fair condition with heat exhaustion. There were no other injuries reported.

Per protocol, LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) responded and is actively investigating the cause of the fire.

LAFD Incident 101222-1068

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Reseda Fire Sends Two to Hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:07PM on March 7, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 19200 block of W Saticoy for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story garden-style apartment with fire showing. Crews quickly deployed hose lines and contained the fire to its unit of origin. It took 26 firefighters just 13 minutes to extinguish the flames. Firefighter-paramedics evaluated and treated four patients, and transported at two of them to the hospital .Thankfully, everyone escaped the building, as audible alarms could be heard from functional smoke detectors warning occupants of the danger.

LAFD Incident: 030622-0163

Structure Fires NEU by CAL FIRE_Official

Structure Fires Throughout the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit

101 W Marine View Dr by Todd Schlemmer

90? firefighters, a dozen + agencies converge on a roaring structure fire inside a recycling facility. Defensive ops, no casualties, good stop on adjacent occupancies.

Studio City Residential Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

STUDIO CITY - At 2:44 PM on September 5, 2021, LAFD responded to the 4400 block of Kraft Avenue to find a single family home with fire through the roof of an attached storage room to the rear. Thirty-two firefighters extinguished the flames in 27 minutes. No reported injuries.

LAFD Incident 090521-0998

Residential Structure Fire in Chatsworth by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 5:02PM on June 10, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Deparatment responded to a reported structure fire in the 9500 block of N Lubao Av in Chatsworth. Firefighters extinguished this non-injury fire in 16 minutes.

LAFD Incident: 061019-1271

Reseda Fire Sends Two to Hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:07PM on March 7, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 19200 block of W Saticoy for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story garden-style apartment with fire showing. Crews quickly deployed hose lines and contained the fire to its unit of origin. It took 26 firefighters just 13 minutes to extinguish the flames. Firefighter-paramedics evaluated and treated four patients, and transported at two of them to the hospital .Thankfully, everyone escaped the building, as audible alarms could be heard from functional smoke detectors warning occupants of the danger.

LAFD Incident: 030622-0163

Heavy Smoke Showing from South LA Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:49PM on July 25, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 8700 block of S Orchard Av.

Firefighters arrived to find a one story, single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Firefighters initiative an offensive attack and extinguished the fire in 10 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 072523-1912

Rubbish Fire Spreads to Pacoima Pallet Yard by Los Angeles Fire Department

PACOIMA - At 2:23 PM on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on the 11000 block of North Sutter Avenue, LAFD responded to a rubbish fire that extended to a pallet yard, threatening nearby commercial buildings. Firefighters had the train tracks shut down and quickly doused the pallet yard fire, extinguishing the flames in 31 minutes and skillfully protecting the nearby structures. There were no reported injuries and no extension into the nearby buildings. The cause is under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 080121-0822

Detroit Fire by Bernie Deyo Photography

Fire Fighters Fight Several working Box alarms all over Detroit in occupied and vacant dwellings

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

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2 firefighters venturing into the heavy smoke to ventilate a roof during a structure fire in North Belle Vernon, PA

The Exchange Building (1898) 01 by Tom Bower

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Heavy Smoke Showing from South LA Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:49PM on July 25, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 8700 block of S Orchard Av.

Firefighters arrived to find a one story, single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Firefighters initiative an offensive attack and extinguished the fire in 10 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 072523-1912

LAFD Battles Flames in Tujunga Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

TUJUNGA - LAFD was summoned to 6461 West Valmont Street in Tujunga at 2:51 AM on Sunday, October 18, 2020, for a residential structure fire. Twenty-six firefighters engaged in battle, starting with a defensive attack from the exterior and transitioning to an offensive attack inside the structure, ultimately eliminating the flames in 33 minutes. There were no reported injuries.

LAFD Incident: 101820-0162

101 W Marine View Dr by Todd Schlemmer

90? firefighters, a dozen + agencies converge on a roaring structure fire inside a recycling facility. Defensive ops, no casualties, good stop on adjacent occupancies.

Wind Driven Vegetation Fire Extends to Commercial Buildings in Sun Valley by Los Angeles Fire Department

SUN VALLEY - More than 165 members of the Los Angeles Fire Department were joined by firefighters from the neighboring cities of Burbank and Glendale on November 19, 2022, in a two-and-one-half hour battle against a Santa Ana wind-driven wildfire that quickly consumed nearly two acres of vegetation adjacent to the Golden State (I-5) Freeway at Penrose Avenue, before spreading within and heavily damaging a nearby automotive repair and salvage firm, as well as an adjacent custom cabinetry business in a pair of large adjoining metal-clad one story commercial buildings. No injuries were reported.

LAFD Incident 111922-1522

VCFD Working Garage Fire by Thomas

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Ventura County Fire Department on scene of a Working Fire in Simi Valley, California. It took firefighters a little over 20 minutes to knock down the fire.

Heavy Smoke Showing from South LA Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:49PM on July 25, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 8700 block of S Orchard Av.

Firefighters arrived to find a one story, single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Firefighters initiative an offensive attack and extinguished the fire in 10 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 072523-1912

Heavy Smoke Showing from South LA Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:49PM on July 25, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 8700 block of S Orchard Av.

Firefighters arrived to find a one story, single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing. Firefighters initiative an offensive attack and extinguished the fire in 10 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 072523-1912

Matilda Incident by Zack Warburg

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Just before 6PM a large storm from cross over Goleta. Multiple lightning strikes occurred, one of which struck this palm tree and ignited it. SBCFD was already stretched thin with numerous other calls so the first due engine was 3 districts away. By the time Engine 12 arrived, the tree was well involved. In the end the fire was extinguished with only scorch marks to the structure.

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101 W Marine View Dr by Todd Schlemmer

90? firefighters, a dozen + agencies converge on a roaring structure fire inside a recycling facility. Defensive ops, no casualties, good stop on adjacent occupancies.

Granville Twp M-201 by Stephen Wingate

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Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

5-1-15 LACoFD Station 104 Apartment Structure Fire by John Kennedy

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LACoFD Santa Clarita Firefighters battle an apartment fire that was caused by an outside grass fire which ran a tree and extended into the structure.

One Man Dies Overnight in a South LA Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - A late-night commercial fire destroyed an industrial building and killed one man inside of his business.

In the last few remaining minutes of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:57 PM, the alarm went out to alert firefighters of a commercial building engulfed in flames on the 1800 block of East 57th Street. Firefighters immediately recognized the need to use defensive tactics and fight this fire with copious amounts of water from the exterior. The Incident Commander called for additional fire crews, making it a Greater Alarm incident. Firefighters positioned themselves on all sides of the building to protect the many surrounding structures. Firefighters protected adjacent buildings from all but minor flame impingement.

LAFD's robotic firefighting unit was utilized during the incident. RS3 was able to enter the structure and apply water to harder-to-reach areas without exposing firefighters to the collapse risk of the burned out structure. Ultimately, sixty-seven firefighters extinguished the flames in seventy-two minutes.

After the fire was out, firefighters discovered that, tragically, one man had perished inside. The Coroner responded and met with the family to verify his identity. The family reported that he was a carpenter and often worked during the late evening and early morning hours. The wood and materials from his business appear to have added to the intense fire load within the building, causing the fire to grow extremely fast. Crews remained on scene overnight to ensure the debris did not reignite.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

LAFD Incident: 050321-1661

One Man Dies Overnight in a South LA Commercial Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

CENTRAL-ALAMEDA - A late-night commercial fire destroyed an industrial building and killed one man inside of his business.

In the last few remaining minutes of Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:57 PM, the alarm went out to alert firefighters of a commercial building engulfed in flames on the 1800 block of East 57th Street. Firefighters immediately recognized the need to use defensive tactics and fight this fire with copious amounts of water from the exterior. The Incident Commander called for additional fire crews, making it a Greater Alarm incident. Firefighters positioned themselves on all sides of the building to protect the many surrounding structures. Firefighters protected adjacent buildings from all but minor flame impingement.

LAFD's robotic firefighting unit was utilized during the incident. RS3 was able to enter the structure and apply water to harder-to-reach areas without exposing firefighters to the collapse risk of the burned out structure. Ultimately, sixty-seven firefighters extinguished the flames in seventy-two minutes.

After the fire was out, firefighters discovered that, tragically, one man had perished inside. The Coroner responded and met with the family to verify his identity. The family reported that he was a carpenter and often worked during the late evening and early morning hours. The wood and materials from his business appear to have added to the intense fire load within the building, causing the fire to grow extremely fast. Crews remained on scene overnight to ensure the debris did not reignite.

The cause of the fire is under active investigation.

LAFD Incident: 050321-1661

Blaze Destroys Reseda Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 9:11AM on on November 21, 2018 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 7700 block of N Aura #Reseda. In 18 mins, the 46 firefighters on scene extinguished a fully involved single family dwelling and defended neighobring homes from damage. Two adult male patients were transported with burn injuries and LAFD Arson units responded for the investigation.

LAFD Incident: 112118-0403

Arleta RV Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:24 p.m. on July 25th, 2019, LAFD responded to an RV fire exposing two structures to intense heat. The flames were extinguished in 16 minutes, protecting the structures from further damage.

LAFD Incident: 072519-1838

Commercial Structure Fire, Ramona CA by CAL FIRE San Diego Communications Bureau

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Flames Consume Lake View Terrace Home's Garage by Los Angeles Fire Department

LAKE VIEW TERRACE - It took 28 Los Angeles City Firefighters 22 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish flames that consumed an attached garage at the front of a one-story home in the 11200 block of North Wheatland Avenue late October 24, 2022. The cause of the non-injury fire remains under investigation.

LAFD Incident 102422-1735

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Arleta RV Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:24 p.m. on July 25th, 2019, LAFD responded to an RV fire exposing two structures to intense heat. The flames were extinguished in 16 minutes, protecting the structures from further damage.

LAFD Incident: 072519-1838

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

Flames Destroy Hollywood Home by Los Angeles Fire Department

HOLLYWOOD - The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned to the 1400 block of North Martel Avenue at 4:42 PM on November 3, 2022 for a structure fire involving a one-story single family home. Firefighters navigated around downed wires on approach, where flames consumed the home. It took 42 firefighters 43 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames, without injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

LAFD Incident 110322-1304

DETROIT 2013 by Rick McClure

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PHOTOS IN MAY/JUNE 2013 OF INCIDENTS AND OTHER PHOTOS OF INTEREST IN DETROIT

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Arleta RV Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 11:24 p.m. on July 25th, 2019, LAFD responded to an RV fire exposing two structures to intense heat. The flames were extinguished in 16 minutes, protecting the structures from further damage.

LAFD Incident: 072519-1838

Boyle Heights Fire Proves Stubborn by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 12:37AM on July 14, 2020 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2200 block of E 1st St. Firefighters arrived to find a one story row of commercial units with fire showing. 100 firefighters battled and extinguished the stubborn fire in two hours and 10 minutes. This was an extended operation due to the difficulty accessing all areas of the fire because of the roof collapse. No were injuries reported. LAFD Arson Section responded for the cause investigation, per protocol for a fire of this size.

LAFD Incident: 071420-0054

ADELAIDE 205 by scott dolman

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Adelaide 205

Rubbish Fire Spreads to Pacoima Pallet Yard by Los Angeles Fire Department

PACOIMA - At 2:23 PM on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on the 11000 block of North Sutter Avenue, LAFD responded to a rubbish fire that extended to a pallet yard, threatening nearby commercial buildings. Firefighters had the train tracks shut down and quickly doused the pallet yard fire, extinguishing the flames in 31 minutes and skillfully protecting the nearby structures. There were no reported injuries and no extension into the nearby buildings. The cause is under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 080121-0822

Panorama City Structure Fire by Los Angeles Fire Department

At 5:35PM on February 27, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 9400 block of N Cedros Av, in Panorama City, for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a one story, single family dwelling with heavy fire showing.

29 firefighters fully extinguished the fire (which was primarily in the attic) in 31 minutes with no injuries reported.

LAFD Incident 022522-1517

Residential Fire Damages Three Structures by Los Angeles Fire Department

CANOGA PARK - At 2:49 PM on March 16, 2022, Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 7300 block of North Loma Verde Avenue. Firefighters found heavy fire coming from a one-story single-family home, which had spread to one neighboring home (and minor damage to a detached garage). The incident commander requested additional units and divided the fire ground crews into groups to attack all burning structures simultaneously. Ultimately, it took 39 firefighters 31 minutes to eliminate all threat of fire in the area. Although there were no injuries, sadly, one family canine perished in the blaze. Fire cause under investigation.

LAFD Incident: 031622-1016

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