Up in Smoke: Santa Monica's Light Post Ignites, Sparking a Swift Responce by Police and Firefighter скачать в хорошем качестве

Up in Smoke: Santa Monica's Light Post Ignites, Sparking a Swift Responce by Police and Firefighter

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at approximately 11:30 AM, an incident occurred at the intersection of 4th Street and Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica. A police officer from the Santa Monica Police Department detected smoke emanating from atop a traffic light pole. Following the sighting, the officer promptly notified the Santa Monica Fire Department, whose personnel arrived on the scene without delay. Utilizing a fire extinguisher, the firefighters succeeded in extinguishing the blaze. Consequently, a section of Colorado Avenue stretching from 4th to 5th Street was temporarily closed to vehicular traffic. The fire disrupted the normal operation of the traffic signals, necessitating manual traffic control by a police officer positioned at the intersection. In the aftermath, engineers from the City of Santa Monica Traffic Systems team were dispatched and commenced the task of repairing the damaged traffic lights. As of the latest updates, the cause of the fire remains undetermined. It has been confirmed that there were no injuries resulting from the event. ‐---------------------------------------------------------- Fabian Lewkowicz is a Santa Monica-based photojournalist and press photographer, and the creator of the photo blog, Santa Monica Close Up. With years of experience as a staff photographer for several media outlets including the Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica Observer, and the Santa Monica Corsair, Fabian has captured some of the most iconic moments of Santa Monica. Fabian's photographs have been displayed in a variety of settings, including museums, art galleries, hospitals, department stores, banks, fire stations, police stations, commercial buildings, amusement parks, offices, and homes. His photography captures the essence of Santa Monica, from its beautiful landscapes and stunning sunsets to its unique culture and diverse community. Support Santa Monica Closeup by making a One Time Donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabia... Make a One Time Donation via Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup Follow us on Instagram:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Facebook:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Twitter:   / smcloseup   Join this channel to gain access to perks:    / @santamonicacloseup   For licensing this video email FabianLewkowicz@aol.com TAGS: Photojournalism, Photojournalist, Documentary, Cinema Verite, Fly-on-the-wall, Observational Photography, Press Photography The video is intended solely for personal use. Any form of copying, re-uploading, sampling or other unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. (C) 2024 Fabian Lewkowicz/Santa Monica Closeup. All Rights Reserved.