Fire at Adventist White Memorial Hospital ER in Montebello Leads to Street Closures and Patient Transfers
Fire Erupts at Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital, Prompting Evacuation
LOS ANGELES – A fire broke out late Monday morning in the emergency department of Adventist Health White Memorial Hospital in Boyle Heights, necessitating the evacuation of patients and their transport to other facilities.
Fire officials from the Montebello Fire Department confirmed that crews successfully extinguished the blaze. However, the emergency response led police to close Beverly Boulevard and surrounding streets to facilitate the safe transfer of patients.
Authorities have not disclosed the number of patients affected or whether any injuries occurred during the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and residents and commuters are advised to avoid the area as emergency operations continue.
