Alerts

Brush Fire 07/09/2020 INC#1138

Brush Fire; INC#1138; 05:11PM; 11120 N Oro Vista Av; https://bit.ly/3fsywPj; Sunland; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response with allied agencies to 2 separate starts near the middle of the Tujunga Wash west of the given address.; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Radio Channels: 5; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision with Entrapment 07/09/2020 INC#0887

Traffic Collision with Entrapment; INC#0887; 02:03PM; 8954 N Reseda Bl; https://bit.ly/2U5sYDr; Northridge; PRELIM: At least one person in grave condition; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Radio Channels: 8; 17; - Brian Humphrey

Grass Fire 07/09/2020 INC#0572

Grass Fire; INC#0572; 10:33AM; SB 5 Fwy x Tuxford St On-Ramp; https://bit.ly/2BTHVkc; Sun Valley; Forward progress of a vegetation fire alongside the southbound lanes of the Golden State (I-5) Freeway near Tuxford Street has been stopped by LAFD ground crews at 1 (one) acre. No injury. No structure threat. We ask motorists to use caution as firefighters will continue to work on the freeway's right shoulder for at least the next hour in mopping up hot spots and smoldering debris. The Tuxford Street on-ramp to SB 5 Fwy will remain closed until LAFD operations are complete. Though the fire began near a homeless encampment, the specific cause of the fire has yet to be determined.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC12 CW3A E24 E289 E60 E77 E98 T89 WT77; Radio Channels: 8; 17; - Brian Humphrey

Knockdown Structure Fire 07/09/2020 INC#0313

Knockdown Structure Fire; INC#0313; 07:45AM; 755 S Los Angeles St; https://bit.ly/2ZUXznk; Downtown; 91 firefighters took 50 minutes to fully extinguish fire on the 2nd floor of an unoccupied 5 story concrete (4 floor apartments over commercial) building under renovation. No injury. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC1 BC11 BC13 BC5 CM21 CM22 E10 E20 E203 E209 E210 E215 E3 E4 E9 EM1 EM18 EM6 HR3 RA10 RA209 RA3 RA4 RA803 RA9 SQ21 T10 T15 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; - Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 07/09/2020 INC#0313

Structure Fire; INC#0313; 06:55AM; 755 S Los Angeles St; https://bit.ly/2ZUXznk; Downtown; PRELIM: 5 story office building under construction with small fire on 2nd floor; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Radio Channels: 9; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Pedestrians Struck 07/08/2020 INC#1470

Pedestrians Struck; INC#1470; 08:48PM; 8771 S Wadsworth Av; https://bit.ly/2O7wiIT; Green Meadows; PRELIM: One critically injured adult and three children with minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle. Ages / genders / affiliation / circumstances presently undetermined. Media Inquiries: LAPD South Traffic Incident #4593; FS 65; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC13 E57 E65 EM13 RA64 RA65 RA864; Radio Channels: 4; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 07/08/2020 INC#1351

Update Structure Fire; INC#1351; 08:00PM; 8946 N Wilbur Av; https://bit.ly/2VZTahQ; Northridge; The fire's cause was considered accidental, and attributed to flames from a barbecue that extended into the home and attic, causing extensive damage. "Many people are surprised to learn that grills, barbecues and hibachis are involved in approximately 10,600 home fires annually in the United States - that lead to an average of 10 civilian fire deaths and cause more than $149 million in direct property damage. In this case, a woman suffered painful burns, but is thankfully expected to survive."; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; - Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire Now Out 07/08/2020 INC#1359

Structure Fire Now Out; INC#1359; 07:19PM; 6728 N Sepulveda Bl; https://bit.ly/3ejHhd7; Van Nuys; LAFD arrived to find a fire already extinguished (yet undetermined circumstances) inside one unit of a 2 story senior living facility. One elder male with minor smoke exposure has declined offered ambulance transport. No other injuries reported. The 46 LAFD personnel assigned are providing comfort to and medically evaluating an unspecified number of occupants who self-evacuated, and searching the entire 53,368 square-foot building to assure all are safe and well. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC10 BC14 CM42 E239 E290 E39 E81 E88 E90 EM14 EM17 RA39 RA81 RA88 RA881 T39 T90; Radio Channels: 9; 18; - Brian Humphrey

Knockdown Structure Fire 07/08/2020 INC#1351

Knockdown Structure Fire; INC#1351; 07:34PM; 8946 N Wilbur Av; https://bit.ly/2VZTahQ; Northridge; 39 firefighters took just 21 minutes to extinguish flames within a one story home, including attic. One adult female civilian with 2nd degree burns (extent and medical condition pending) transported to an area hospital by LAFD Paramedics. No other injuries reported. Fire cause under investigation; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC15 E103 E273 E287 E296 E70 E73 EM15 RA70 RA73 RA903 T73 T87 T96; - Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 07/08/2020 INC#1351

Structure Fire; INC#1351; 07:13PM; 8946 N Wilbur Av; https://bit.ly/2VZTahQ; Northridge; PRELIM: Fire showing from 1 story home; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Radio Channels: 9; 17; - Brian Humphrey