Firefighters Respond to Chemical Odor in Apartments; One Ill

March 13, 2026 | LA

Fire department units were dispatched early Friday morning to a two-story apartment building after reports of a chemical odor. Engine 25 requested help from Engine 26 and the Hazardous Materials team upon arrival. One person fell ill, triggering an immediate emergency response.

Engine 25 requesting E26 & Hazardous Materials for chemical odor in 2 Story Apartment. Building 1 patient sick.

The event occurred on March 13 at 3:15 a.m. Officials are evaluating the source of the smell and prioritizing resident safety.

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