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Leimert Park Structure Fire Claims Two Lives
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LEIMERT PARK - Despite the quick actions of firefighters, two people were sadly found deceased following a house fire. On July 22, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 11:08 AM of a structure fire in the 3900 block of South 2nd Avenue.  The first company to arrive was an LAFD ambulance returning…
SAFER Grant Provides LAFD with Additional Resources
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES  – The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has fortified resources at four busy fire stations as the result of a $15.4 million dollar federal grant that was awarded to the Department last year.Four new fire engines went into service on Sunday, July 8th, in Echo Park (Fire Station 20),…
Major Emergency Fire Erupts in Northridge
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
NORTHRIDGE - Despite flames quickly erupting inside a one-story commercial building, firefighters aggressively stopped the spread to an adjoining business and nearby condominium complex.The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 9:51 PM on July 13, 2018 of a structure fire at the 19300 block of Londelius…
Wildfire Scorches 25 Acres near Griffith Observatory
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
GRIFFITH PARK - A wildfire in Griffith Park consumed 25 acres of grass and brush, sending one firefighter to the hospital before it was controlled by the combined efforts of more than 200 firefighters. At 2:09 PM on July 10, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department quickly responded to a brush fire approximately…
LAFD Unveils New Paramedic Rocker Patch
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - If you haven't heard already, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is proud to recognize our Paramedic members by unveiling the new Paramedic Rocker Patch. The LAFD continually strives to be a premier Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider in Southern California and a leader in…
Man Dies in Vermont Square House Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
VERMONT SQUARE - Despite the rapid response of Los Angeles Fire Department Firefighters, a 38 year-old man has succumbed to his injuries following an early morning structure fire.At 3:15 AM on July 2, 2018, firefighters responded to a 9-1-1 call at 965 West 47th Street in Vermont Square to find a one-story 1,427…
Portola Fire Stopped In Its Tracks
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - The early decision to request additional ground and air resources based on the smoke visible enroute made all the difference - LAFD hit it hard and fast.At 1:57PM on 12 June, 2018 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire at 9808 W Portola Drive in the Beverly Crest area of…
PORTOLA FIRE
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
FINAL UPDATE: THIS IS THE FINAL UPDATE PROVIDED FOR THE PORTOLA FIRE  (Wildfire) NEAR BEVERLY CREST / BENEDICT CANYON Last Updated:  5:45 PM, Thursday, June 14, 2018.   Evacuation Orders:  All evacuations were lifted at 8PM Tuesday night and all…
LAFD Chief Recognized for Participating In Four Major Out-of-State Events
LAFD Spokesperson: Erik Scott
LOS ANGELES - On Tuesday June 5, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) honored Battalion Chief Craig White, the only LAFD Member to participate in each of four major out-of-state events that occurred in 2017. He responded without hesitation and represented the Department in an exemplary…
2018 LAFD Merit Scholar Awards
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - In today's 12th annual LAFD Merit Scholar Awards Ceremony, the academic excellence and demonstrated leadership of 11 college-bound students was honored.The Merit Scholar Awards are cash grants, made possible through the Jean Perkins Foundation, of up to $30,000 ($7,500 per year while the student…
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