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LAFD Firefighter is Released From Hospital Eleven Days After Explosion Injuries
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Department Firefighter who was seriously injured in the Wilmington explosion on February 15th was released from the Los Angeles General Medical Center this afternoon.     Firefighter Dan Goen has been discharged from the hospital and is now recovering at home. He is…
Firefighters Extinguish Tujunga House Fire, Officers Investigate Death
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
TUJUNGA - LAFD Firefighters responded to a two-story home on fire, where one man was discovered dead, leading officers to open an investigation.     The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the 10200 block of North Silverton Avenue at 11:53 AM on February 26, 2024. Firefighters arrived…
Strong February Rain Storms Hit Los Angeles Area
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - City of Los Angeles Storm Response - Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - Final Storm Update LOS ANGELES – The City of Los Angeles maintains its emergency response to the effects of this storm and continues to drive recovery efforts from the previous early February storm.  During the…
LAFD Firefighters Stress Cold Weather Safety
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - With cold weather occurring in Southern California, the Los Angeles Fire Department encourages residents to take simple steps to protect themselves from injury and their property from damage.  Stay Informed Register with NotifyLA to receive emergency alerts specific to your…
Street Closure, Transit Status and Freeway Information for Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - If your phone is handy, the 5-1-1 telephone system is a free and convenient way to obtain real-time information about traffic, transit and transportation in Los Angeles and beyond - or even to summon freeway roadside assistance. Tips For Using 5-1-1 by Phone   …
The Nine Steps of Flood Recovery
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Though your home and its contents may have been damaged by a storm related flood or mudslide, many of your belongings can be restored. If you do things right, your flooded home can be cleaned, dried out, rebuilt and reoccupied sooner than you think! Play it safe. The dangers are not over when…
Violent Vehicle Fire Explosion Causes Severe Injuries to LAFD Firefighters
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
WILMINGTON - Firefighters responded to a semi truck on fire in Wilmington, which sent nine firefighters to the hospital after a compressed natural gas (CNG) tank exploded.     The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of North Alameda Street in the Wilmington area of Los Angeles at 6…
Fire in Abandoned Del Rey House Leaves One Dead, One Injured
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
DEL REY - Firefighters battled flames in a fully-engulfed one-story house that appeared to be vacant. After eliminating the blaze, two patients were found inside. One was transported in unknown condition, and sadly, another was deceased.     A 9-1-1 call to LAFD's emergency dispatch center was placed…
Fire Involving South L.A. Clandestine Cannabis Operation Proves Deadly
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
GREEN MEADOWS - The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a Major Emergency Structure Fire in South Los Angeles early Saturday morning, involving a clandestine cannabis operation in a seemingly vacant one-story commercial building. Sadly, one man perished in the flames.     The fire was reported via a 9-1-1…
Crystal Tells Her Story of Becoming a Los Angeles City Firefighter
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - Refinery29 interviews Crystal Reneau, where she speaks of her journey to become a firefighter and what life is like as a female firefighter on the Los Angeles City Fire Department.    
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