Alerts

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

Hiker Rescue 01/17/2026 INC#0478

Hiker Rescue; INC#0478; 09:24AM; 3001 Rustic Canyon Rd; https://bit.ly/45hhXBK; Brentwood; LAFD Air Operations is landing on a fire road (no hoist operation required) to load and transport a seriously Injured mountain biker. No further details at this time. ; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; AO1 AO2 BC9 BP19 E19 E269 H1 H6 HA1 HA6 RA37 RH114 T69; CH7; 18; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Recycling Yard Fire 01/17/2026 INC#0211

KNOCKDOWN Recycling Yard Fire; INC#0211; 04:16AM; 4560 W Doran St; https://bit.ly/3XeMUCa; Atwater Village; Incident Command declared a knockdown of all active flames at 5:27AM. In order to access and cool hotspots, LAFD crews and property employees are coordinating to move recycling material using excavators on scene. No further updates expected.; FS 50; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC2 E235 E250 E42 E56 E76 E86 EA1 EA2 RA56 T35 T50; CH7; 14; Lyndsey Lantz