Alerts

Trapped Vehicle 11/06/2020 INC#0611

Trapped Vehicle; INC#0611; 11:26AM; 8323 N Reseda Bl; https://bit.ly/2Ig8pPx; Northridge; Vehicle partially into the front of a flower shop with NO patients trapped or injuries reported. LAFD Urban Search and Rescue are continuing to respond to conduct any needed evaluation of the building. Most other resources are being canceled. No further details; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC10 E103 E104 E273 E70 EM15 EM17 HR3 RA104 RA70 T73 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Trapped Vehicle - Person vs Train Fatality 11/06/2020 INC#0512

Trapped Vehicle - Person vs Train Fatality; INC#0512; 10:24AM; 8164 N Sunland Bl; https://bit.ly/368JYfr; Sun Valley; Firefighters responded to reports of a person struck by train (unknown train type at this time) and determined the patient (age/gender unknown) to be deceased on scene. All media queries are referred to LAPD Inc# 1371. No further details.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 E24 E289 E77 E89 EM12 HR3 RA60 RA77 T89 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Pedestrian Struck 11/03/2020 INC#1435

Pedestrian Struck; INC#1435; 09:06PM; 15039 W Raymer St; https://bit.ly/2I5VRdT; Van Nuys; One person found deceased (no details) on/near railroad tracks after apparently being struck by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train #796, which remains at the scene. No physical injury to (unknown number) train passengers or crew. Media inquiries: LAPD Van Nuys Incident #3906, Coroner and Amtrak; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E239 E290 E39 E7 E81 E90 EM14 HR3 RA7 RA90 T39 T90 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire Fire Cause / Safety Statement 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Update Fire Cause / Safety Statement Structure Fire; INC#1456; 09:30PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; The fire's cause has been categorized as accidental, and is attributed to carelessness with a candle. One resident who came forth following smoke exposure was examined by LAFD Paramedics, and declined offered ambulance transport. No other injury reported. NOTE: "The Los Angeles Fire Department is seeing a strong uptick in local fires caused by candles, with a trio of such fires recently - that thankfully caused no injuries, but led to fearful moments and costly home damage. Firefighters suggest that anyone desiring candle-like ambiance should protect their home and family by using only a battery-powered simulated candle that features a cool-to-the-touch LED lamp."; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E273 E296 E305 E84 EM17 RA105 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T96; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown Structure Fire 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Knockdown Structure Fire; INC#1456; 08:59PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; LAFD firefighters confined the bulk of fire to one room on the 2nd floor of the 2,417 square-foot two-story home, extinguishing flames in just 20 minutes. No attic involvement. No injury. Resident displacement and fire cause to be determined.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E273 E296 E305 E84 EM17 RA105 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T96; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Update Structure Fire; INC#1456; 08:52PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; 39 LAFD firefighters are battling heavy fire in one room on the 2nd floor of a 2,417 square-foot two-story home. No injuries reported. All occupants had safely exited the home on LAFD arrival.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E273 E296 E305 E84 EM17 RA105 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T96; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Structure Fire; INC#1456; 08:39PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; PRELIM: 2 story home with heavy fire on the 2nd floor.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E296 E305 RA105 RA872 T105 T96; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Contained Brush Fire 11/02/2020 INC#0437

Contained Brush Fire; INC#0437; 09:53AM; 11800 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/373KDAH; Sylmar; 71 LAFD personnel, responding by ground and air have fully contained the fire to one-half (0.50) acre of light-to-medium brush. There are no injuries and no structures damaged. LAFD ground crews will remain at scene this morning to handle smoldering vegetation. The fire's cause remains under investigation.; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E18 E287 E290 E7 E70 E73 E81 E87 E89 E90 EM15 H2 H4 H6 HA2 HA4 HA6 RA18 RA77 RA90 T87 T90 WT77; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire 11/02/2020 INC#0437

Update Brush Fire; INC#0437; 09:45AM; 11800 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/373KDAH; Sylmar; 71 LAFD personnel, including those aboard 3 helicopters are actively battling what remains a one-half to three-quarter (0.50 to 0.75) acre terrain-driven wildfire involving light-to-medium brush. Thanks to precise LAFD helicopter water drops well-coordinated with ground crews, the home(s) earlier in peril are not currently threatened. There are no injuries or structure damage reported, and NO formal evacuation order at this time. ; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E18 E287 E290 E7 E70 E73 E81 E87 E89 E90 EM15 H2 H4 H6 HA2 HA4 HA6 RA18 RA77 RA90 T87 T90 WT77; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 11/02/2020 INC#0437

Brush Fire; INC#0437; 09:20AM; 11800 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/373KDAH; Sylmar; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to less than one-half (0.50) acre of brush burning uphill with a slow-rate-of-spread, threatening structures to the east.; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 E18 E287 E290 E7 E73 E81 E89 E90 EM15 H0E H0F RA18 T87 T90; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey