Alerts

Structure Fire 04/19/2020 INC#0216

Structure Fire; INC#0216; 06:25AM; 6514 N Sylmar Av; https://bit.ly/2ymtJy1; Van Nuys; LAFD found a two-story church with light smoke showing. Companies located a small fire just inside the front door. 32 firefighters quickly extinguished the fire in 21 minutes. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Per protocol for house of worship structure fire, Arson Investigators have been attached to the incident; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; AR2 BC10 BC14 E102 E239 E288 E39 E81 EM14 RA39 RA81 RA839 T39 T88; CH9; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire 04/16/2020 INC#0039

Update Structure Fire; INC#0039; 03:05AM; 12020 W Victory Bl; https://bit.ly/2VaZSBu; North Hollywood; 99 firefighters remain engaged in a defensive operation at this Greater Alarm (corrected from Major Emergency in previous alert). There are pockets of fire remaining that are difficult to reach due to location and structural integrity concerns of the building. While official knockdown has not yet been declared, the bulk of the fire is extinguished. This will be an extended operation and crews continue to apply master streams while working to reach the difficult spots. Resources will be on scene throughout the night. Please avoid the area. There are no injuries reported. Captain Cody Weireter remains on scene for media availability; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; AR11 AR2 BC1 BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E102 E203 E239 E260 E278 E287 E289 E298 E3 E39 E60 E86 E88 E89 EA1 EM14 HE1 HR3 PI3 RA60 RA860 RA889 RA89 SQ87 T3 T39 T60 T78 T87 T89 T98 UR3 UR88; CH8; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/16/2020 INC#0039

Update Structure Fire; INC#0039; 01:35AM; 12020 W Victory Bl; https://bit.ly/2VaZSBu; North Hollywood; This is now a Major Emergency incident. The incident commander transition the fire ground into a defensive operation, pulling all crews out from the interior and off the roof. Firefighters are establishing master streams. The business is a 'dollar store' type with heavy fire load inside which will likely create challenges reaching all pockets of the fire. LAFD PIO Captain Weireter is enroute to the incident for media availability. No injuries reported; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC1 BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E102 E203 E239 E260 E278 E289 E298 E39 E60 E86 E88 E89 EM14 HR3 PI3 RA60 RA860 RA889 RA89 T3 T39 T60 T78 T89 T98 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/16/2020 INC#0039

Structure Fire; INC#0039; 01:02AM; 12020 W Victory Bl; https://bit.ly/2VaZSBu; North Hollywood; One story commercial building (doing business as Dollar Deluxe) with fire showing. This is an offensive operation and additional Task Force requested; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E239 E260 E289 E39 E60 E89 RA60 RA860 RA889 RA89 T39 T60 T89; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/14/2020 INC#0289

Structure Fire; INC#0289; 07:39AM; 13557 W Mineola St; https://bit.ly/2K3XOoz; Arleta; LAFD arrived to find a one-story single-family home with heavy smoke coming from the attached garage. 33 firefighters performed a well-coordinated interior fire attack with rooftop ventilation and knocked down the bulk of the flames inside the garage of the 1,192 sq-ft home in 32 minutes, keeping it from extending into the living space. Firefighters performed a thorough search of the attic and wall spaces for extension of fire, finding no additional heat spread. One elderly occupant was inside, but in an area not affected by the fire. LAFD firefighter-paramedics removed her from the home early in the incident and performed a medical assessment as a precaution. She was unaffected by the fire or smoke. No reported injuries. Cause/loss TBD; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 E275 E298 E7 E81 E98 EM12 RA7 RA881 RA89 T75 T98; CH9; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire 04/13/2020 INC#0970

Update Structure Fire; INC#0970; 05:19PM; 11061 W Arminta St; https://bit.ly/2V3INcS; Sun Valley; KNOCKDOWN: 38 firefighters extinguished the fire in 18 minutes with no injuries reported. The cause and $ loss TBD. No further details; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 BC14 E260 E289 E60 E77 E86 E89 EM14 RA77 RA889 RA89 T60 T89; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/13/2020 INC#0970

Structure Fire; INC#0970; 05:19PM; 11061 W Arminta St; https://bit.ly/2V3INcS; Sun Valley; One story, single family dwelling (vacant) with heavy smoke showing at the rear. Crews are in the offensive mode; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 BC14 E260 E289 E60 E86 E89 RA77 RA889 T60 T89; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/13/2020 INC#0705

Structure Fire; INC#0705; 02:04PM; 8786 W Wyngate St; https://bit.ly/3cdIr93; Sunland; Fatality: An adult male was determined dead on scene after the extinguishment of a fire in a detached garage. While not yet confirmed, initial reports indicate the fire may have arisen from an electrocution to the patient. Firefighters knocked down the fire and then located the deceased patient inside the structure. All questions regarding cause of death will be handled by LA County Corner. LAFD Arson Section is responding for the investigation due to a fatality. LAPD Inc #2853 ; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR1 BC12 E24 E274 E298 E77 EM14 RA74 RA77 RA874 T74 T98; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Hiker Rescue 04/11/2020 INC#0946

Hiker Rescue; INC#0946; 04:04PM; San Gabriel Mountains; https://bit.ly/2xdLwrb; Tujunga; LAFD ground and air response to adult male mountain bicyclist with facial trauma on remote section of Haines Canyon Mountainway. Hovering LAFD rescue helicopter will hoist patient aboard and transport directly with in-flight care, to a regional trauma center.; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC12 E274 E298 E98 H1 H3 HA1 HA3 RA55 RA90 RH114 T74 T98; Radio Channels: 8; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 04/09/2020 INC#0204

Update Structure Fire; INC#0204; 06:24AM; 15130 W Polk St; https://bit.ly/2JTDUMU; Sylmar; KNOCKDOWN: 26 firefighter extinguished the fire in 16 mins. The garage was converted into two units and the fire extended into the attic. Firefighters conducted coordinated interior attack and roof ventilation operation to locate and fully extinguish the fire. No injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E75 E91 RA891 RA91 T75 T98; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart