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Update Hazardous Materials 07/25/2025 INC#0373

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#0373; 07:32AM; 18251 W Napa St; https://bit.ly/4lQt5vy; Northridge; Crews remain on scene of a burning Lithium-Ion powered tractor. Crews found the fire confined to the battery compartment of the tractor. LAFD is allowing the affected "skid steer" tractor to burn due to the hazardous nature of the lithium-ion batteries. Crews will allow the batteries to release all of their energy before final extinguishment. LAFD resources will utilize water to keep the involved unit from igniting other pieces of equipment, but due to the reactivity of the batteries and associated hazards of applying water to them, they will not apply water directly to the batteries. The tractor is expected to continue to burn for several hours. Evacuation warnings are in effect for fourteen (14) homes. Evacuation Orders are in place for four (4) homes. All effected residents have been notified. Street Closures are in effect on Napa between Lindley and Reseda. LAPD remains on scene to ensure security and public safety of evacuation areas. LAFD HAZMAT crews continue to perform air monitoring in surrounding areas. There is currently NO threat to the public. LA County Health HAZMAT is on scene to assist.; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AC4 AC40 BC15 E103 E287 E73 E75 E87 E90 EA1 EM15 HM87 JT4 JT5 RA70 RA73 RA87 RA903 T87; CH8; 17; Taylor Rappaport

Hazardous Materials 07/25/2025 INC#0373

Hazardous Materials; INC#0373; 07:32AM; 18251 W Napa St; https://bit.ly/4lQt5vy; Northridge; Firefighters are on scene of a commercial occupancy with an EV Forklift, outside of the building, well involved with fire. LAFD HAZMAT Crews are performing air monitoring and evacuating surrounding occupancies as a precaution. Crews are protecting surrounding occupancies while they safely let the forklift burn itself out. No injuries at this time.; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AC4 AC40 BC15 E103 E287 E73 E75 E87 EM15 HM87 JT4 JT5 RA73 RA87 RA903 T87; CH8; 17; Taylor Rappaport

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/22/2025 INC#1734

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1734; 11:17PM; CORRECTED TO 5555 N Morella Av; https://bit.ly/45oJMaD; #Valley Glen; 42 Firefighter in 18 minutes were able to fully extinguish heavy fire in one room of a vacant single-family dwelling. LAFD firefighters used a well-coordinated fire attack operation and vertical ventilation techniques on the roof to prevent extension to adjacent exposures. Unit will remain on scene for unknown period of time performing overhaul procedures to ensure no chance of rekindle. no injuries reported. Specific cause of the fire is currently under investigation.; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E260 E289 E60 E86 E89 EM14 RA60 RA860 T60 T89; CH9; 17; Mark McLean

Structure Fire 07/22/2025 INC#1734

Structure Fire; INC#1734; 11:17PM; 11815 W Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/46Hfi5Z; #Valley Glen; First arriving units report single family dwelling heavy fire showing with exposures and currently operating on offensive firefighting mode; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E260 E289 E60 E86 E89 EM14 RA60 RA860 T60 T89; CH9; 17; Mark McLean

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/22/2025 INC#1635

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1635; 09:44PM; 9853 N Mason Av; https://bit.ly/4f38Msj; #Chatsworth; 45 Firefighters took 10 minutes to confine and fully extinguish a possible oven fire found in one unit of a one-story strip mall. using an offensive firefighting. LAFD Firefighters used forcible entry and rapidly get a firefighting hose line in place to prevent fire spread. No injuries reported. Firefighters will remain on scene for building and safety. Specific cause of the fire is under investigation. ; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 E104 E107 E273 E28 E287 E296 E70 E8 EM15 RA107 RA896 T73 T87 T96; CH8; 17; Mark McLean

Structure Fire 07/22/2025 INC#1635

Structure Fire; INC#1635; 09:44PM; 9853 N Mason Av; https://bit.ly/4f38Msj; #Chatsworth; First arriving units arriving found nothing showing of a one-story strip mall and upon investigation found small fire in one unit. firefighters are in offensive firefighting mode.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 E104 E107 E273 E28 E287 E296 E70 E8 EM15 RA107 RA896 T73 T87 T96; CH9; 17; Mark McLean

Helicopter Hoist Rescue 07/19/2025 INC#0695

Helicopter Hoist Rescue; INC#0695; 11:24AM; West Mandeville Fire Road; https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qa3dfWRSt5yJ7NgA6; #Brentwood; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response with L.A. Park Rangers to an injured adult male mountain bicyclist who sustained serious injury on a remote section of the West Mandeville Fire Road south of Mulholland Drive. An LAFD Rescue Helicopter has lowered a Flight Paramedic to join ground crews in medically assessing and stabilizing the patient, who will soon be hoisted aboard the hovering helicopter with the LAFD Flight Paramedic for continuing in-flight care during direct air transport to an area hospital. ; FS 109; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 11; AO1 AO2 BC717 E109 E237 E462 H1 HA1 RA19 RA83 RH114 T37 ; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire - Now Out 07/18/2025 INC#1115

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1115; 04:11PM; 10033 N Sepulveda Bl; https://bit.ly/4nWfHaH; #MissionHills; Two-story apartment building with moderate smoke initially showing. Firefighters found one second-floor unit involved with fire and heavy smoke -- all occupants out with no injuries. Knockdown declared in 18 minutes with 47 firefighters on scene. DOT requested for traffic control, LAPD INC#3092 ; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC15 E105 E207 E287 E290 E7 E75 E81 E87 EM15 RA75 RA87 RA881 T87 T90; CH9; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

[UPDATED] KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/18/2025 INC#0702

[UPDATED] KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0702; 12:06PM; 11200 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/44QJdpy; #Pacoima; This incident escalated to a greater alarm response, with 111 total personnel on scene. Heavy fire was discovered and extinguished inside the single family dwelling; fire and off-gassing propane tanks outside the home have been neutralized. While all human occupants were able to escape the home, two dogs are deceased and one is missing. DWP, DOT (INC#4678), LAPD (INC#2110), and the gas company have been attached. One patient (35F) has been transported in fair condition, and a total of seven people are displaced -- Red Cross is assisting with housing. Knockdown declared in 29 minutes from the time of the initial 911 call. Cause has not been determined at this time.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC4 AC40 BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 E18 E239 E275 E287 E289 E298 E39 E7 E75 E77 E87 E88 E91 E98 EM14 EM15 HM87 HR3 RA89 RA898 RA91 T39 T75 T87 T89 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire 07/18/2025 INC#0702

Structure Fire; INC#0702; 12:06PM; 11200 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/44QJdpy; #Pacoima; Moderate smoke initially showing from a single family dwelling, exposing another home and a commercial building. One patient currently identified with smoke inhalation and minor burns. Firefighters are proceeding in the offensive mode.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 E275 E298 E7 E75 E77 E91 E98 EM15 RA89 RA898 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Lyndsey Lantz