Alerts

Update Brush Fire 04/18/2021 INC#0605

Update Brush Fire; INC#0605; 11:31AM; 4829 N Topeka Dr; https://bit.ly/2QAqADQ; Tarzana; Firefighters have the burn area fully contained with their handlines and held it to approximately 3/4 acres. No structures damaged and no injuries reported. Final extinguishment and mop up operations will continue. No further updates anticipated. ; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC15 BC17 CM42 E103 E104 E105 E106 E107 E109 E273 E288 E293 E69 E72 E83 E84 E90 E93 EM15 EM17 EM9 H4 H5 H6 HA4 HA5 HA6 RA84 RA90 RH114 T73; CH5; 17; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 04/18/2021 INC#0605

Brush Fire; INC#0605; 10:54AM; 4829 N Topeka Dr; https://bit.ly/2QAqADQ; Tarzana; firefighters located approximately 1/2 acre grass/brush slowly burning under light wind conditions. Firefighters are in place for structural defense of the homes in the area under threat (number unknown at this time). ; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC15 BC17 E103 E104 E273 E288 E293 E72 E84 E90 E93 EM15 EM17 EM9 H4 H5 H6 HA4 HA5 HA6 RA84 RA90 RH114 T73; CH5; 17; Margaret Stewart

Trapped Vehicle 04/16/2021 INC#1468

Trapped Vehicle; INC#1468; 10:00PM; 9200 N Canterbury Av; https://bit.ly/3uYmtAp; Arleta; Multi-vehicle traffic accident with 2 serious and 2 moderate patients transported to a local hospital. LAPD Inc# 4788.; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 CM42 E275 E298 E7 E75 E98 EM14 EM15 EM17 HR3 RA7 RA75 RA87 RA881 RA891 RA90 RA91 T75 T98 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Traffic Collision 04/15/2021 INC#1392

Update Traffic Collision; INC#1392; 08:55PM; 7600 N Fallbrook Av; https://bit.ly/2ORUOSi; West Hills; *Update* A single vehicle collided with a traffic signal and utility pole, shearing both, and causing the intersection to be closed in all directions due to the electrical hazard. This collision appears to be secondary to an original 3-vehicle collision a short distance away. Only one patient resulted, and was transported in critical condition to a local trauma center. LAPD Inc # 4296. Nothing further.; FS 106; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E104 E105 E106 E296 E305 E72 EM17 HR3 RA105 RA106 T105 T96 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Traffic Collision 04/15/2021 INC#1392

Traffic Collision; INC#1392; 08:01PM; 7600 N Fallbrook Av; https://bit.ly/2ORUOSi; West Hills; At least three vehicles were involved in a collision, sending at least one to the hospital (in critical condition). A power pole was sheared and the intersection has been evacuated of pedestrians and vehicle occupants, and streets closed, due to the electrical hazard. DWP is responding to address the electrical hazard. LAFD will remain on scene to isolate people from the hazardous area.; FS 106; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E104 E105 E106 E296 E305 E72 EM17 HR3 RA105 RA106 T105 T96 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Update Explosion; INC#1432; 11:00PM; 12751 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2OIkm4k; Valley Glen; This was a significant explosion, causing severe damage to the home and leveling the garage. A total of 7 occupants were home at the time. Two adult males were transported, one with burn injuries (59 yo M) and one with non-life threatening injuries (46yo M). One adult male sustained minor injuries and declined LAFD transport. A 65 yo female and 3 children were all uninjured. One additional adult female (neighboring home) was evaluated for injuries and declined transport (for a total of 8 patients evaluated). There is no fire hazard and the gas leak is secured. The scene is now static and being de-escalated with resources being released. The operation transitioned to a cause investigation (no information at this time) with LAFD and LAPD in Unified Command.. LAFD PIO Captain Erik Scott is on scene with media staging location on Bellaire Ave, just south of Archwood St. ; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; CH8; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Update Explosion; INC#1432; 09:48PM; 12739 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2RhMoEz; Valley Glen; The explosion caused severe damage to the one story, single family dwelling. One adult male patient is being transported with critical burn injuries. Firefighters extricated a second patient who was buried in debris. The patient is conscious and talking with firefighters. It is unknown at this time if there are additional occupants missing. Firefighters are also working to access and shut off a gas leak detectable in the air. The gas company is also sending a representative. PIO Captain Erik Scott is enroute for media availability.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 CM42 E102 E239 E260 E289 E81 E87 E89 EM14 RA39 RA78 RA889 RA89 SQ87 T39 T60 T89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Explosion; INC#1432; 09:26PM; 12739 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2RhMoEz; Valley Glen; Firefighters are on scene of a single family home with clear signs of a large explosion with NO active fire at this time. Crews are investigating to determine extent of damage and if anyone sustained injuries. The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E289 E87 E89 RA889 RA89 SQ87 T89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0901

Update Structure Fire; INC#0901; 03:38PM; 8730 N Hanna Av; https://bit.ly/2RufrF9; West Hills; KNOCKDOWN: 36 firefighters extinguished the fire in 16 minutes. The fire was located in the attic space over the garage and not the main residence. No injuries reported. The cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E104 E106 E107 E287 E296 E305 RA896 RA96 T105 T87 T96; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0901

Structure Fire; INC#0901; 03:12PM; 8730 N Hanna Av; https://bit.ly/2RufrF9; West Hills; Two story, single family dwelling with a well developed attic fire. Crews are working to conduct salvage on both floors while fire attack locate the seat of the fire.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E104 E106 E296 E305 RA896 RA96 T105 T96; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart