Alerts

Grass Fire 08/07/2024 INC#1129

Grass Fire; INC#1129; 05:44PM; 1601 S Perrino Pl; https://bit.ly/3ylEWyn; Boyle Heights; Approximately 3/4 acre of grass burning in two separate sections about 100' apart. Slow rate of spread and there are no structures threatened. All trains are stopped due to the ongoing operation. No injuries reported.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E10 E17 E209 E4; CH7; 15; Margaret Stewart

COMPLETE Earthquake Mode - COMPLETE NO DAMAGE 08/06/2024 INC#1619

Update COMPLETE Earthquake Mode - COMPLETE NO DAMAGE; INC#1619; 10:06PM; 108 N Fremont Av; https://bit.ly/3nKE5Q6; Downtown; LAFD personnel have surveyed the City of Los Angeles by land, air and sea following the magnitude 5.3 earthquake at 9:09 PM PST centered south of Bakersfield, California. No significant infra/structure damage or injuries have been noted within the City of Los Angeles. LAFD Earthquake Mode is now complete. If you felt this earthquake, we encourage you to submit a USGS "Felt It" Report: ( https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci39756418/tellus ), and to use this event as a reminder to prepare for inevitable earthquake activity in our region. Preparedness information can be found at: ( https://ready.lacity.gov ); FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Margaret Stewart

Earthquake Mode 08/06/2024 INC#1612

Earthquake Mode ; INC#1612; 09:14PM; https://bit.ly/3wjsDl6; A preliminary magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred at 9:09 PM PDT, centered near Mettler, California, 89 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. Pursuant to protocol, the LAFD is now in earthquake mode, as personnel from all 106 neighborhood fire stations conduct a strategic survey by land, air and sea of their districts, examining critical infrastructure and areas of local concern across our 470 square mile City of Los Angeles jurisdiction. Once this process is complete and reports are consolidated, assuming there is no significant damage, LAFD Earthquake Mode will be complete. This process typically takes less than one hour. There are currently no initial reports of structural damage or injuries. An update will be provided once LAFD Earthquake Mode is complete. Though no additional earthquake activity is predicted, firefighters ask you to prepare for any aftershock. If inside when shaking starts: Drop, Cover, Hold On! Protect your head and neck while taking cover under sturdy furniture or near a sturdy interior wall, away from windows and doorways until the shaking stops. After surveying your home and/or workplace for earthquake damage and assuring no injuries, please check on your pets and at-risk neighbors, especially seniors living alone; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; No Units Assigned; Margaret Stewart

Greater Alarm Structure Fire - Now Out 08/03/2024 INC#0020

Greater Alarm Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0020; 12:14AM; 1310 W 6th St; https://bit.ly/3WvIR3x; #Westlake; 75 Firefighters took 59 minutes (1:13 AM) in largely defensive operations to fully extinguish an outside fire that had extended into and heavily involved a century old one-story 5,500 square foot vacant building, former home of the original Pacific Dining Car restaurant. No injuries. Fire cause under active investigation.; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 CM20 CM22 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E226 E3 E447 E6 E9 EA1 EA2 EM11 RA11 RA211 RA3 SQ21 T10 T11 T26 T3 T9; CH7; 13 14; Brian Humphrey

Complete - Odor Investigation 08/01/2024 INC#0450

Complete - Odor Investigation; INC#0450; 10:10AM; 855 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/3WsGrT9; #EastHollywood; LAFD firefighters, including hazardous materials specialists, have concluded their odor investigation at the two-story Science Tech Lab at Los Angeles City College. No specific hazard was identified. One college staff member (adult male Building Engineer) who was in or near the involved classroom prior to LAFD arrival, received an on-site medical evaluation by LAFD Paramedics for non-specific symptoms, and has declined further treatment or ambulance transportation. No other illness or injury has been reported. The fifteen (15) building occupants who were earlier evacuated, are being allowed to re-enter the building. Media Inquiries: L.A. City College; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 E235 E52 RA35 SQ21 T35; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Odor Investigation 08/01/2024 INC#0450

Odor Investigation; INC#0450; 08:52AM; 855 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/3WsGrT9; #EastHollywood; PRELIM: Odor investigation within one classroom at the two-story Science Tech Lab at Los Angeles City College, after water was flushed into a (sink?) drain. There was no visible smoke or vapor on LAFD arrival, and no escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. One college staff member (adult male Building Engineer) with no identified symptoms, who was in or near the involved classroom prior to LAFD arrival, has received an on-site medical evaluation by LAFD Paramedics. He remains at the scene. The involved classroom has been isolated, and all (undetermined number) building occupants were calmly evacuated, as LAFD responders, including hazardous materials specialists assess the situation and confer with college staff. Media Inquiries: L.A. City College.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 E235 E52 RA35 SQ21 T35; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

COMPLETE - Hazardous Materials Investigation. 07/26/2024 INC#0868

COMPLETE - Hazardous Materials Investigation.; INC#0868; 02:30PM; 437 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4cXCTzu; #EastHollywood; LAFD personnel, including hazardous materials specialists, secured the scene and abated hazards while awaiting the return of a civilian contractor who had formally serviced the leaking ~500 gallon stationary propane tank less than 24 hours prior. The leak - which reportedly involved a valve at or near the top of the tank, was readily secured by the contractor, without fire or injury. No ongoing hazard has been identified. All occupants of the two nearest (State office and American Career College) buildings have been allowed to return and/or end their shelter-in-place status. The closure of Vermont Avenue (northbound and southbound) between Rosewood Avenue and Oakwood Avenue is no longer in effect. LAFD on-scene operations will soon be complete.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 CM20 CM22 E21 E221 E29 E52 E6 EM11 ER1 JT6 RA13 RA806 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Hazardous Materials Investigation 07/26/2024 INC#0868

Hazardous Materials Investigation; INC#0868; 01:02PM; 437 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4cXCTzu; #EastHollywood; PRELIM: LAFD personnel, including hazardous materials specialists, are working to stop a vapor leak from a ~500 gallon stationary propane tank adjacent to a State office building. There is no fire. As a precaution, ~25 occupants of the the State office building have been calmly evacuated without any injury or illness noted. All occupants of the adjacent American Career College have been asked to shelter in place until the situation is resolved. #LATraffic: Full closure of Vermont Avenue (northbound and southbound) between Rosewood Avenue and Oakwood Avenue until the leak is secured and LAFD operations are complete. Unknown ETO. Travelers, expect congestion and plan an alternate route. Detours are readily available.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 E21 E221 E29 E52 E6 EM11 ER1 JT6 RA13 RA806 SQ21 T21; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire - Now Out (Fatality) 07/24/2024 INC#0066

Structure Fire - Now Out (Fatality); INC#0066; 01:18AM; 121 N Mathews St; https://bit.ly/46mPk5h; #BoyleHeights; Firefighters found a boarded-up one-story single-family residential structure with heavy smoke showing. Crews quickly made access and deployed hose lines inside the building. It took 34 firefighters 24 minutes (1:42am) to extinguish the flames. After eliminating the fire, crews performed a search of the interior and found one person deceased. Per protocol, LAFD Arson investigators have been summoned for a fire-cause investigation. LAPD and Medical Examiner en route. LAPD Inc #0302. Nothing further.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 E17 E2 E201 E202 E25 RA2 RA25 SQ21 T1 T2; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Rubbish Fire 07/19/2024 INC#1306

KNOCKDOWN Rubbish Fire; INC#1306; 04:59PM; 107 S Myers St; https://bit.ly/3WqESGB; #BoyleHeights; Fire is now completely extinguished at this *updated address.* Initially an outside fire, minor impingement to a rolling steel door was the only damage noted to the vacant one-story commercial building nearby. Crews remain on scene to manage hot spots and overhaul; LA Building and Safety will be arriving on scene to assess the vacant structure. Fire cause is under investigation. Nothing further.; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC11 BC13 BC4 BC6 BC9 CM20 CM22 E17 E201 E202 E209 E210 E211 E25 E288 E4 E5 E9 EM1 EM11 EM5 HR3 RA4 RA803 RA804 RA9 SQ21 T1 T10 T11 T2 T88 T9 UR5 UR88; CH7; 13 14; Lyndsey Lantz