Downed wires turned a stretch of Gaffey Street into a hazard zone on Wednesday, as Los Angeles Fire Department crews rushed to the 460 block of North Gaffey Street in San Pedro. Units from Fire Station 36 were dispatched to the scene, and officials quickly warned residents to treat any fallen lines as live and to report emergencies to 911.
LAFD response on Gaffey
According to LAFD on X, firefighters labeled the incident a "wires down" call at 460 N Gaffey St, with Fire Station 36 (FS36) units working the scene. The post linked to a map and additional incident details, and it repeated the department’s standard reminder to call or text 911 for emergencies.
What residents are urged to do
Downed power lines carry a serious risk of electrocution and fire, and utilities urge everyone to assume any fallen line is energized and to stay well away. According to LADWP, residents should call 911 if someone is in immediate danger, and report outages or downed lines to 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).
Gaffey’s history of hazards
LAFD records note a previous brush fire at 460 N Gaffey St on Aug. 31, 2025, when crews contained roughly a half-acre of burning brush uphill of the roadway. That earlier alert underscored the mix of wildfire and infrastructure risks the department tracks along the Gaffey corridor. Full incident details are listed in LAFD Alerts.
Officials urged the public to steer clear of the area until responders have cleared the scene and to report any downed lines immediately to emergency services. If you come across a fallen wire, keep people and pets away, then call 911.
