Alerts

Hazardous Materials 08/28/2025 INC#0801

Hazardous Materials; INC#0801; 12:00PM; 920 Bloom Wk; https://bit.ly/4lOjJ2s; University Park; USC Hazardous Materials team reports a leak (quantity unknown at this time) from a bulk liquid nitrogen tank. USC HazMat and LAFD HazMat are making entry to evaluate and determine course of action. Currently, there are no reported injuries. ; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 BC18 E13 E211 E226 E26 E34 E46 E95 HM21 HM95 RA246 T11 T26; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Traffic 08/25/2025 INC#0544

Traffic; INC#0544; 08:50AM; 458 W Florence Av; https://bit.ly/4lLldKS; #VermontKnolls; Two-car traffic collision -- one person (male of unknown age) determined deceased upon firefighter arrival. Fire crews are working to open the vehicle prior to the arrival of the medical examiner. One additional patient (age/gender unknown) transported in fair condition to a local hospital. LAPD INC#1488; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E233 E266 E46 E57 RA257 T33 T66; CH4; 12; Lyndsey Lantz

Grass Fire - Now Out 08/25/2025 INC#0291

Grass Fire - Now Out; INC#0291; 05:21AM; 1111 N Figueroa Pl; https://bit.ly/4lIL3iy; #HarborCity; Approximately 1/2 acre of light to medium brush, initially burning slowly with no active wind. Firefighters on scene report finding and extinguishing additional fires in the area -- LAPD (INC#0904) and LAFD Arson attached to investigate. All active flames are now out, though crews remain on scene to cool hotspots and ensure a complete bare-soil perimeter surrounds the burned area. No injuries reported.; FS 85; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AR1 AR15 AR7 BC706 CW4A CW4B E112 E238 E36 E38 E49 E85 T38; CH7; 14; Lyndsey Lantz

Fire 08/25/2025 INC#0188

Fire; INC#0188; 05:05AM; 11512 S Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4mRCcfE; #VermontVista; Though the bulk of flames have been curtailed, more than 58 LAFD Firefighters continue to extinguish hotspots of an outside fire that extended to fiercely involve a trio of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueled trucks. No injury. ROAD CLOSURE STATUS: CHP (Log #227) has been requested to reopen all westbound lanes of the 105 Freeway west of the 10 Freeway. The westbound Vermont Avenue OFFRAMP though, will remain closed until LAFD operations are complete. until LAFD operations are complete. ; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AC2 AC20 BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E295 E57 E64 E65 E79 E95 EM13 HM21 HM95 RA64 RA864 RA95 T33 T64 T95 + LACoFD BC20 E14; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AC2 AC20 BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E295 E57 E64 E65 E79 E95 EM13 HM21 HM95 JT5 PI1 RA64 RA864 RA95 T33 T64 T95; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Fire 08/25/2025 INC#0188

Fire; INC#0188; 03:26AM; 11512 S Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4mRCcfE; #VermontVista; Defensive firefighting operations by LAFD and neighboring LACoFD Firefighters at an outside debris fire at a vehicle storage yard that extended to fully involve a pair of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueled trucks, and is threatening to involve similar vehicles parked nearby. No injury. ROAD CLOSURE: CHP (Log #227) has been requested to close all westbound lanes of the 105 Freeway west of the 10 Freeway until LAFD operations are complete. ; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AC2 AC20 BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E295 E57 E64 E65 E79 E95 EM13 HM21 HM95 RA64 RA864 RA95 T33 T64 T95 + LACoFD BC20 E14; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Fire Fatality 08/23/2025 INC#0375

Fire Fatality; INC#0375; 05:30AM; 4628 S Western Av; https://bit.ly/4fRl4o2; #VermontSquare; PRELIM: LAFD arrived quickly to find a trailer ablaze at a homeless encampment. Upon extinguishment of the flames, they discovered the remains of one person (undetermined age / gender / site affiliation / circumstances) within the trailer. No other injuries reported. That person's cause of death, as well as the cause and origin of the fire remain the focus of an active investigation. Media Inquiries: LAPD 77th Street Division (Incident #905) and Medical Examiner.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AR1 BC13 E66; CH7; Brian Humphrey

Traffic 08/21/2025 INC#0943

Traffic; INC#0943; 12:51PM; 1355 W 42nd St; https://bit.ly/41cZp3C; #VermontSquare; Two-car traffic collision with one person trapped and requiring extrication. Two total patients identified on scene -- one patient with minor injuries (unknown age/gender) has refused hospital transport; one patient with at least serious injuries (unknown age/gender) will be transported to a local hospital by paramedics. LAPD INC#2549; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 E14 E221 E33 EM1 RA26 RA264 T21 T33 T94; CH7; 13; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 08/20/2025 INC#1747

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1747; 09:24PM; 1311 E L St; https://bit.ly/3HM69P8; #Wilmington; One-story 50’ x 100’ commercial building with heavy smoke initially showing from the front. Firefighters quickly doused the fire from the interior and performed a full search of the structure for occupants. No injuries reported. Knockdown in 21 minutes with 45 firefighters on scene. Cause under investigation.; FS 38; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC13 BC706 E112 E285 E36 E38 E40 E49 EM13 RA36 RA38 T38 T85; CH9; 12; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 08/17/2025 INC#0559

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0559; 10:17AM; 321 S San Vicente Bl; https://bit.ly/45IclQt; #BeverlyGrove; LAFD paramedics are transporting a patient (30F) with serious burns to a local hospital. Three total occupants and a pet cat escaped the smoke-charged residence, reportedly following a microwave malfunction. LAFD Arson is investigating -- nothing further at this time.; FS 61; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 5; BC18 BC5 E227 E261 E41 E58 E61 E68 EM14 RA61 RA858 T27 T61; CH7; 12; Lyndsey Lantz

Grass Fire - Now Out 08/16/2025 INC#0590

Grass Fire - Now Out; INC#0590; 10:42AM; 600 W 182nd St; https://bit.ly/3V1dU6W; #HarborGateway; LAFD crews are managing a small grass fire at this location. Firefighters will be on scene for an extended period of time to cool all hot spots and complete a bare-soil perimeter around the burned area. DOT requested for traffic management. CHP LOG 891; FS 79; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC13 E264 E64 E79 T64; CH7; 13; Lyndsey Lantz