Knockdown Fire in Long Beach: No Injuries Reported
A fire was quickly extinguished in Long Beach, California, on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with no injuries reported. The incident, designated INC#0709, occurred at 4816 S Long Beach Ave and was declared a “knockdown” within 25 minutes.
Details of the Incident
The Long Beach Fire Department responded to the fire at approximately 11:48 AM. A total of 53 firefighters were deployed to the scene. The fire’s location near a railway and local traffic resulted in potential disruptions while crews remained on site to overhaul burned materials in coordination with property management.
Response and Units Involved
The following units responded to the incident:
- Engine 221
- Engine 21
- Truck 21
- Engine 14
- Engine 46
- Engine 233
- Truck 33
- Battalion Chief 13
- Hazardous Materials 21
- Rescue Ambulance 14
- Rescue Ambulance 846
- Emergency Medical 13
- Battalion Chief 1
- Engine 17
- Engine 264
- Truck 64
- Engine 9
- Engine 210
- Truck 10
- Ambulance 2
- Emergency Medical 1
- Battalion Chief 11
- Truck 3
- Engine 203
- Engine 3
- Urban Rescue 3
- Hazardous Rescue 3
- Urban Rescue 88
- Battalion Chief 5
- Ambulance 20
- Engine 4
Investigation and Further Information
The Los Angeles Police Department (INC#2407) was similarly involved. Further details regarding the cause of the fire are pending investigation. The incident occurred within City Council District 9, represented by Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie (City of Long Beach).
Source: Incident report information provided by Lyndsey Lantz.