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Major Emergency Structure Fire in North Hills
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
NORTH HILLS - UPDATE: DATE: January 16, 2026 TIME: 12:27PM LAFD units including Heavy Equipment, Arson, and specialized search dog teams coordinated a systematic search over the course of three days, and have located a body inside the structure affected by this fire. Demographics of the victim are…
Major Emergency Structure Fire in Winnetka
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Over 120 Los Angeles City firefighters extinguished a Major Emergency structure fire in a two-story commercial building early Monday morning, successfully preventing the flames from spreading to a neighboring apartment complex. At 5:10 AM on January 13, 2026, the Los Angeles City Fire…
A Message from LAFD Fire Chief Jaime Moore, on the One-Year Anniversary of the Palisades Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
To the people of the Palisades:We know that anniversaries of tragic events like the Palisades Fire can be especially painful. They can reopen wounds, bring back moments of fear and uncertainty, and remind families of the homes, neighborhoods, and sense of security that were forever changed. For…
Storm Alerts and Preparation Information - EVACUATION WARNING IS LIFTED
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
Effective January 5, 2026 12:00PM:EVACUATION WARNING LIFTED; Evacuation Warnings previously issued for potential mud or debris flows areas ARE LIFTED as of January 5, 2026. The main part of the storm has passed, but stay alert to potential hazards near you.Effective January 3, 2026…
Hollywood Structure Fire Consumes 2-Story Boarded-Up Craftsman House
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Hollywood - In the early morning hours of January 4, 2026, fire erupted in a boarded-up two story Craftsman style house/business in the heart of Hollywood.   At 4:30 AM on January 4, 2026 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported rubbish fire in the 6700…
Fatality Fire in Van Nuys
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
VAN NUYS - A 50-year-old man died following a heavy fire that tore through a Van Nuys home Friday afternoon. At 2:55pm on January 2, 2026 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 6900 block of N Burnet Av for a reported structure fire.Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from the…
Palisades After-Action Review Report: Drafts and Final
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
A public records request was submitted for the Palisades After-Action Review, including all associated draft documents. In response, the Department has released the requested records, including draft versions of the report.The materials are available at the link below.Please be advised -- drafts of…
LAFD Provides Sandbags for Homeowners
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - To help City of Los Angeles residents prepare for rainstorm needs, the Los Angeles Fire Department provides free ready-to-fill sandbags year-round at ALL Neighborhood Fire Stations, with sand also available for free at select locations, as seasonal conditions warrant. Local soil can also be used to…
Evacuation Order for Zone LFD-0117 LIFTED
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
UPDATE: December 26, 2025 12:52PMThe mandatory evacuation order for this area has been lifted. However, Arizona Crossing remains impassable. Conover Fire Road is the alternative route, as Arizona Crossing is currently impassable. Required releases of large volumes of water…
Firefighters Say Remove and Recycle Your Christmas Tree
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - In less than 7 seconds a small fire involving your holiday tree can become an inferno that consumes your home.   To increase your odds of survival... get the tree out of your home today! The LAFD encourages you to remove and recycle your natural Christmas Tree as soon as…
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