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Join Us May 9, 2026 for LAFD "Fire Service Day" (Citywide Open Firehouse Celebration)
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
LOS ANGELES - The men and women of your Los Angeles Fire Department warmly welcome you to visit an LAFD Fire Station on Saturday, May 9, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.The second Saturday of each May is designated as “Fire Service Day” in the city of Los Angeles -- a citywide open firehouse celebration, when…
Firefighters Contain Mansion Blaze in Beverly Crest and Hollywood’s The Magic Castle
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
LOS ANGELES - In the afternoon of April 7, 2026, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to two significant structure fires in the West Bureau neighborhoods of Beverly Crest and Hollywood. At 1:45 PM, a two-story, 23,000-square-foot mansion in Beverly Crest was reported with light smoke showing from the…
LAFD Firefighter of the Year 2025: Captain II Matthew Nolen
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
 LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department is proud to recognize Captain II Matthew Nolen as the 2025 Firefighter of the Year -- an honor reflecting a career defined by service, leadership, and dedication to others.Captain Nolen is widely known throughout our ranks for his quiet generosity…
PREDAWN FIRE ERUPTS IN BOARDED-UP EAST HOLLYWOOD BUILDING
LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
EAST HOLLYWOOD - A massive predawn fire erupted in a vacant building in East Hollywood, requiring over 60 firefighters to battle the flames for more than 60 minutes before gaining control. On April 5, 2026 at 3:17AM, the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block…
LAFD INCREASES OPERATIONAL READINESS AS SANTA ANA WINDS DRIVE HIGH FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS LOS ANGELES COUNTY
LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
April 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELAFD Increases Operational Readiness as Santa Ana Winds DriveHigh Fire Weather Conditions Across Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles - With Santa Ana winds driving dangerous fire weather conditions across Los Angeles County today, the Los Angeles Fire Department has…
LAFD Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section Arrests Suspected Serial Arsonist in Joint Investigation with LAPD and ATF
LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
March 18, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAFD Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section Arrests Suspected Serial Arsonist in Joint Investigation with LAPD and ATF LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Arson/Counter-…
100+ Firefighters Tackle Second Massive Hollywood Hills House Fire Days Apart
LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters from three separate agencies battled a house fire in the Hollywood Hills just days after another blaze destroyed a nearby home.  At 6:10PM on March 9, 2026, the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 8900 block of St. Ives…
Hollywood Hills Home Destroyed by Fire
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Despite difficult access and erratic winds, firefighters successfully defended a Hollywood Hills neighborhood against a fast-moving structure fire that threatened several homes and nearby vegetation.At 9:36AM on March 7, 2026 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure…
One Dead, One Injured in Early Morning House Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
BEVERLY GROVE - Firefighters with the Los Angeles Fire Department transported two victims and contained a structure fire at a single-family home in the Beverly Grove neighborhood early Tuesday morning. The 911 call, received at 4:03 a.m. on February 24, 2026, reported a fire at 812 N. Crescent Heights…
Storm Alerts and Preparation Information - EVACUATION WARNING IS LIFTED
LAFD Spokesperson: Jennifer Middleton
Evacuation Warning LIFTED; 9:00AM; EVACUATION WARNING LIFTED: Evacuation Orders Warnings previously issued for potential mud or debris flows areas ARE LIFTED as of 02/18/26. The main part of the storm has passed, but stay alert to potential hazards near you. ; For preparedness resources and…
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