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Sherman Oaks Fire Stopped in its Tracks
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
SHERMAN OAKS - It took 84 LAFD Firefighters just under one hour to extinguish a greater alarm structure fire in a challenging area of Sherman Oaks.The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 1:40 p.m. on May 25, 2017, of a structure fire at 3859 N. Sherwood Place.  Crews arrived to find a three story hillside…
Firefighters Stop Chatsworth Townhouse Blaze in Just 25 Minutes
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
CHATSWORTH - It took more than four dozen firefighters to tame an accidental fire that damaged two townhomes but thankfully caused no injury Wednesday morning.  The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 8:31 AM on May 24, 2017 of a structure fire at 10007 Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Chatsworth.…
HOMES SAVED DURING LINCOLN HEIGHTS BRUSH FIRE
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LINCOLN HEIGHTS - Firefighters extinguish a 6.6 acre greater alarm brush fire in an area of dry grass, stopping the fire from engulfing nearby homes.On May 23, 2017 at 12:54pm, the Los Angeles Fire Department was notified of a brush fire at the 500 block of East Avenue 28, where crews were met with flames near…
LAFD QUICKLY EXTINGUISHES HIGHLAND PARK COMMERCIAL FIRE
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
HIGHLAND PARK - Firefighters quickly and effectively extinguished three commercial units with fire involvement, saving an adjoining business.On May 17, 2017 at 4:37pm, the Los Angeles Fire Department was notified of a structure fire at 5120 E. York Blvd in Highland Park, where crews found heavy smoke billowing…
LAFD EXTINGUISHES CHALLENGING HILLSIDE HOME FIRE IN PACIFIC PALISADES
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
PACIFIC PALISADES - It took 89 firefighters just under 2 hours to extinguish a greater alarm fire at this large five story home despite a multitude of challenges and brush area.The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 5:03 a.m. on May 17, 2017, of a structure fire at 842 N. Las Casas Ave. in Pacific Palisades.…
LAFD and Fire Commission Recognizes Members of the Human Resources Division
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department has over 300 non-sworn members that provide professional support that directly corresponds with pursuit of our Department’s mission of saving life and property. Today, the LAFD along with the Fire Commission proudly honors eight of these members who have made the…
Fire Damages Seven Businesses in Mar Vista
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
MAR VISTA - It took nearly 120 Los Angeles firefighters more than 90 minutes to fully extinguish intense flames that damaged several Mar Vista businesses late Sunday morning.    The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 11:47 AM on May 7, 2017 of a structure fire at 3519 South Centinela Avenue in Mar…
LAFD Firefighter Lauded for Dramatic Highland Park Rescue
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Earlier this year, a member of your Los Angeles Fire Department made a dramatic rescue, saving the life of a Highland Park man. He will say he was just doing his job, however that day he did an extraordinary job. This week, he was recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los…
PASSING OF LAFD BATTALION CHIEF JEROME BOYD
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES -  UPDATE: The Celebration of Life for Chief Boyd will be held Monday, 8 May, 2017 at 11:30AM at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live.  All details for the event available at www.lafdmemorial.org.   The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is saddened to announce the on duty passing of…
Quick Actions at the Westlake Major Emergency Structure Fire Prevents Injuries
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
WESTLAKE - It took more than 160 Los Angeles firefighters nearly ninety minutes during a period of high winds, to stop a massive blaze that destroyed a pair of large vacant buildings early Thursday morning in a neighborhood east of MacArthur Park.  A witness who sprinted more than one-tenth of a mile to…
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