Alerts

CORRECTED KNOCKDOWN Fatality Structure Fire 01/18/2026 INC#1047

***CORRECTED*** KNOCKDOWN Fatality Structure Fire; INC#1047; 03:24PM; 1323 N Kenmore Av; https://bit.ly/4sL9nVZ; East Hollywood; Knockdown declared in 22 minutes by first-arriving companies. One ***53-year-old*** male victim and one pet confirmed dead. Traffic in the area will be affected for an extended period of time -- motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes. LAFD PIO Adam Van Gerpen is enroute with an ETA of 4:30PM.; FS 35; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; AR1 AR100 BC11 BC5 E20 E220 E227 E235 E27 E29 E41 E462 E82 EM5 PH1 RA27 RA52 RA6 T20 T27 T35; CH9; 18; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 01/18/2026 INC#1056

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1056; 03:07PM; 755 S Spring St; https://bit.ly/4r0kngq; Downtown; 28-story apartment building with nothing showing upon fire department arrival. Firefighters investigated and found fire in the first-floor trash room -- crews coordinated to extinguish all flames, assess fire damage on the floor above, and shut down sprinklers. Companies will remain on scene for overhaul of the fire damage and water removal. ; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC13 E10 E209 E210 E3 E9 EM1 HM21 RA804 RA9 T10 T9; CH9; 14; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - FATALITY 01/18/2026 INC#1047

Structure Fire - FATALITY; INC#1047; 03:02PM; 1323 N Kenmore Av; https://bit.ly/4sL9nVZ; East Hollywood; One-story, single-family dwelling with fire showing from one room upon fire department arrival; no surrounding structures at risk. Following initial reports of persons trapped, LAFD firefighters prioritized a search for victims -- one victim (male, unknown age) located and determined beyond medical help. Per protocol for fire fatalities, LAFD Arson and LA County Medical Examiner attached. LAPD INC#2496. Fire companies will be on scene for an extended period of time -- knockdown has not yet been declared.; FS 35; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 BC5 E20 E227 E235 E29 E41 E82 EM5 RA27 RA52 T27 T35; CH9; 18; Lyndsey Lantz

Hiker Rescue 01/18/2026 INC#0624

Hiker Rescue; INC#0624; 10:49AM; Runyon Canyon Rd; https://bit.ly/45gU4Kw; Hollywood Hills West; LAFD air resources have lowered a rescuer and are coordinating helicopter hoist for a 39F hiker experiencing a medical issue. Once transferred to a safe helispot, the patient will be assessed for ground transport to a hospital. No further updates expected.; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; AO1 AO2 BC5 E227 E41 E90 H1 H6 HA1 HA6 RA41 RH114 T27 UR27; CH7; 14; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 01/18/2026 INC#0444

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0444; 08:34AM; 4004 S Broadway Pl; https://bit.ly/3LGBPrk; Historic South-Central; Three-story, mixed-use building (two residential floors over a commercial level) with light smoke showing upon fire department arrival. Firefighters were required to force access into the first floor, where they discovered a small amount of lumber on fire. Knockdown achieved in 19 minutes by first-arriving companies. ; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E10 E14 E15 E210 E215 E221 E46 EM11 HM21 RA246 RA846 T10 T15 T21; CH9; 14; Lyndsey Lantz

FATALITY Traffic Collision/Physical Rescue 01/18/2026 INC#0205

FATALITY Traffic Collision/Physical Rescue; INC#0205; 03:20AM; Nb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/4jyL75b; Griffith Park; Five-car traffic collision on the northbound 5 Freeway overnight -- LAFD personnel on scene for approximately one hour coordinating extrication operations and patient management. One person (25M) determined dead on scene after being ejected from a vehicle; five other patients (61M, fair; 35M, fair; 28M, serious; 22M, fair; 22M, fair) transported to local hospitals via LAFD ambulances. LA County Medical Examiner and CHP (LOG #326) coordinating for investigation and dignified removal of the body of the decedent. Nothing further.; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E235 E250 E35 E56 EM5 HR3 RA20 RA35 RA55 RA56 RA835 RA850 T35 T50; CH7; 14; Lyndsey Lantz

Traffic - FATALITY 01/18/2026 INC#0292

Traffic - FATALITY; INC#0292; 05:05AM; 1359 W Slauson Av; https://bit.ly/49nb5pc; Vermont-Slauson; Two car collision, one vehicle well involved in fire upon LAFD arrival. A total of two patients, one determined deceased on scene and one transported in critical condition (age/gender unknown at this time). Drivers are advised to avoid the area. All media questions are referred to LAPD Inc# 0825; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E21 E266 E33 E66 EM13 HR3 RA21 RA246 RA266 T66; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 01/17/2026 INC#1351

Structure Fire; INC#1351; 06:53PM; 12111 W Califa St; https://bit.ly/3YMPi3P; Valley Glen; 41 firefighters located and extinguished fire in one unit on the 2nd floor in 12 minutes. There are no reported injuries. ; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E260 E278 E289 E60 E86 E89 EM14 EM5 RA60 RA860 T60 T78 T89; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 01/17/2026 INC#1351

Structure Fire; INC#1351; 06:41PM; 12111 W Califa St; https://bit.ly/3YMPi3P; Valley Glen; Two-story, U-shaped apartment building with fire showing from one unit on the 2nd floor. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E260 E278 E289 E60 E86 E89 EM14 EM5 RA60 RA860 T60 T78 T89; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Hiker Rescue 01/17/2026 INC#0790

Hiker Rescue; INC#0790; 01:09PM; E Topanga Fire Rd; https://bit.ly/4sQThu6; Pacific Palisades; LAFD Air Operations is conducting a hoist operation with follow on transport for a 30 year old male patient with a non-life threatening injury sustained while mountain biking. No further details.; FS 23; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; AO1 AO2 BC17 BP23 E23 E269 E293 E69 H1 H6 HA1 HA6 RA23 RA84 RH114 T69 T93; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart