Overview
- Adventist Health White Memorial in Montebello, which reported an emergency room fire Monday, evacuated patients as firefighters quickly knocked down the flames.
- Twelve patients from the ICU and ER were transferred to the health system’s Los Angeles location and partner hospitals, according to hospital officials.
- No transported patients were hurt, though a nurse suffered smoke inhalation, and the hospital said its two main inpatient units were not affected.
- Police closed Beverly Boulevard and nearby streets to clear routes for ambulances as responders set up triage outside, video from local media showed.
- Fire officials said they do not suspect foul play, and investigators are reviewing how the employee lunchroom fire started.