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DISPATCHER 1: There's a reported structure

fire for [inaudible] 64.

DISPATCHER 2: We think it's a pretty heavy

flack on Adams above Holbart.

DISPATCHER 3: --checking out.

We've got bottles through the window.

DISPATCHER 2: [inaudible] in that area.

[inaudible]

We have a fireman shot.

We have a fireman shot.

We need help immediately.

DISPATCHER 4: Roger.

We can't make it down in front with a gurney.

DISPATCHER 5: They're dispatching LAPD units

along with all fire trucks that respond to major emergency

blazes for our protection.

But with respect to trying to get

LAPD service or anything else, folks, you're on your own

down there.

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NEWSCASTER: There are fires burning.

There are people being beaten.

There is looting.

It is a dangerous night in the city of Los Angeles.

[sirens]

PETE WILSON: I'm advised that there is someone

from the Secretary of State's office on the way

over to accept this proclamation of a state of emergency

for Los Angeles City and Los Angeles County.

This is in response to requests by Mayor Bradley.

As a result of the discussions that we have had,

there will be as many as 750 California highway patrolmen.

Additionally, we have made available some 2,000

National Guardsmen.

They are on standby prepared to move.

Transport has been arranged.

And it is our purpose here at the state government level

to restore law and order and to minimize the danger

to the residents of the area.

This is a matter that needs to be settled in the courts

and not in the streets.

Thank you.