Los Angeles, United States - December 25, 2025 12/25/2025 06:30 am GMT-0800 SOUTH LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Emergency crews were engaged in an ongoing rescue operation involving a man stranded on a utility pole in South Los Angeles. The incident began earlier Thursday evening and lasted for nearly three hours. As a precaution, power was cut off to the entire block to ensure safety during the rescue operation. Witnesses reported seeing the man lighting cigarettes while on the pole, raising safety concerns given the proximity of nearby electrical equipment. Fire and police teams were on the scene, working to bring the man down safely. The presence of power lines and utility infrastructure complicated the operation. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the incident is under investigation.