Alerts

Structure Fire 03/18/2020 INC#0257

Structure Fire; INC#0257; 06:22AM; Wb 118 Fy; http://bit.ly/2DIbpzu; Pacoima; Firefighters are on scene of a large homeless encampment fire. Due to location near the freeway, water access is limited and a water shuttle operation is being put in place. Emergency apparatus are currently working off the WB 118 Freeway which will impact traffic until an appropriate alternate location can be established. There are no structures threatened by the fire. Significant smoke is likely visible from the freeway. No injuries reported. No further details; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E75 E91 E98 T75 T98; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update River Rescue 03/16/2020 INC#1295

Update River Rescue; INC#1295; 08:58PM; 50 Tujunga Wash; http://bit.ly/3b2EBiM; Arleta; After an exhaustive search by land and air, the patient that had reportedly slipped into the flowing water was not located. Companies searched the channel from Arleta all the way to Downtown Los Angeles in an attempt to locate a patient. After searching for almost 2 hours, the search concluded with no patient found; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC1 BC11 BC12 CM22 CM40 E17 E202 E203 E209 E25 E3 E4 E77 E9 EM1 H1 H3 H5 HA1 HA3 HA5 HR3 RA17 RA804 SC1 SW44 SW88 T2 T3 T9 UR88; CH7; 12; -Nicholas Prange

River Rescue 03/16/2020 INC#1295

River Rescue; INC#1295; 07:30PM; 50 Tujunga Wash; http://bit.ly/3b2EBiM; Arleta; A bystander flagged down E77 and reported an individual fell into the Tujunga Wash into flowing water 30 minutes before the RIVER assignment was created. Companies have been dispatched to different access points from Arleta all the way to Downtown LA in an attempt to locate the individual, who could potentially have covered a lot of ground in 10-15 mph water flow. Crews have not gotten eyes on a patient, so far, but continue to search by ground and by air. The individual was last seen by a witness at approximately 7 PM; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC1 BC11 BC12 CM22 CM40 E17 E202 E203 E209 E25 E3 E4 E77 E9 EM1 H1 H3 H5 HA1 HA3 HA5 HR3 RA17 RA804 SC1 SW44 SW88 T2 T3 T9 UR88; CH5; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/16/2020 INC#1285

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1285; 06:41PM; 15300 W Parthenia St; http://bit.ly/2ISj6oB; North Hills; 26 firefighters responded and located an electrical fire on the exterior of the building to quickly extinguished it in 14 minutes. No reported injuries. Unknown cause/loss; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 E275 E287 E290 E7 E81 E90 RA7 RA881 T75 T87 T90; CH9; 13; -Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/16/2020 INC#1285

Structure Fire; INC#1285; 06:27PM; 15300 W Parthenia St; http://bit.ly/2ISj6oB; North Hills; PRELIM: One-story commercial (strip mall) with light smoke showing in the rear. Companies are extending hose lines to the back while investigating the source of the smoke; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 E275 E290 E7 E90 RA7 RA881 T75 T90; CH9; 13; -Nicholas Prange

Aircraft Fire 03/13/2020 INC#1110

Aircraft Fire; INC#1110; 03:45PM; Nb 5 Tr; http://bit.ly/38JMTdG; LAFD is assisting Los Angeles County Fire Dept and other agencies with the search for a reported single prop engine down in the hills. Crews are facing difficult terrain and poor visibility in the search. There are reports of downed power lines in the hills and bystanders report hearing the aircraft. The search is ongoing but at this time, no aircraft has been located. Original call time 2:47PM; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; BC12 BP28 CM42 CR114 E275 E28 E288 E290 E298 E75 E88 E89 E91 E98 FR91 T75 T88 T90 T98 UR88; CH8; 12; Margaret Stewart

Engine Response 03/13/2020 INC#0925

Engine Response; INC#0925; 02:05PM; 8400 W La Tuna Canyon Rd; http://bit.ly/2W74bii; Shadow Hills; A rock slide causied a complete closure to all traffic on W La Tuna Canyon Rd at the 8400 block. LAPD is handling the closure and turning around traffic. AVOID La Tuna Canyon from the 210 FY west towards Sunland, you will not be able to cross through so use alternate routes. This slide is in a wild land area and there are no homes/structures threatened. A LA City Engineer evaluated the area and said there is a risk of some portion of the hillside sloughing but it does not put any homes at risk. The situation is still under evaluation by City Engineers and appropriate agencies. DOT / LAPD are handling traffic concerns. For any updates, please follow those two agencies. LAFD will be clearing the scene shortly. Original call time 1:14PM; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E77; CH8; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 03/13/2020 INC#0185

Update Structure Fire; INC#0185; 04:58AM; 3720 N Eureka Dr; http://bit.ly/2wT0AK2; Studio City; 52 firefighters fully extinguished the fire in 1 hr 18 minutes with no injuries reported. Firefighters defending two structures from fire extension with possible minor exterior damage only to one home. Due to the size of the structure and collapse making it difficult to determine cause of the fire, LAFD Arson is responding for the investigation. No further details; FS 86; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; AR2 BC14 BC5 CM42 E260 E27 E278 E39 E60 E76 E86 E97 RA76 RA78 RA86 T60 T78; CH8; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 03/13/2020 INC#0185

Update Structure Fire; INC#0185; 04:25AM; 3720 N Eureka Dr; http://bit.ly/2wT0AK2; Studio City; Firefighters continue to battle a defensive fire at a large (2, 282 square foot) single family residence with partial collapse. It is a defensive operation and they are making progress but there continues to be heavy fire in the center of the building. The two occupants safely evacuated with no reported injuries This is a hillside home and initially water pressure was a challenge. LADWP made adjustments to increase pressure which improved the situation but the number of hose lines able to be put into operation is affected. Firefighters successfully defended the exposed homes on both sides of the main structure from extension. There is possible minor exterior damage to one home. No further details; FS 86; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 BC5 E260 E27 E278 E39 E60 E76 E86 E97 RA76 RA78 RA86 T60 T78; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 03/13/2020 INC#0185

Structure Fire; INC#0185; 03:40AM; 3720 N Eureka Dr; http://bit.ly/2wT0AK2; Studio City; One story, single family dwelling well involved with exposures on at least two sides; FS 86; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 BC5 E260 E27 E278 E39 E60 E76 E86 E97 RA76 RA78 RA86 T60 T78; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart