Alerts

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/17/2019 INC#1254

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1254; 05:21PM; 13736 W Desmond St; http://bit.ly/2Y424dB; Pacoima; 68 firefighters extinguished a fire at a welding shop attached to a 1-story U-shaped commercial building in just 19 minutes. The welding shop was operating in an area that was added onto the exterior of the building under a corrugated metal roof. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire after making entry. An aggressive interior fire fight revealed a mezzanine in the back that was fully involved. The fire was rapidly extinguished and all nearby buildings and properties were protected. Fire did not extend inside the commercial building or into the adjacent bus yard. The unit was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries. Unknown cause/loss.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E81 E87 E88 E89 E91 E98 EM15 HR3 RA889 RA898 RA98 SQ87 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH8; 14 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/17/2019 INC#1246

Structure Fire; INC#1246; 05:17PM; 5460 N White Oak Av; http://bit.ly/2OaGhfL; Encino; Units arrived on scene to find a 4-story modern apartment building with light smoke showing from the rear.; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC17 E100 E273 E288 E293 E83 E93 RA100 RA73 T73 T88; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/17/2019 INC#1254

Structure Fire; INC#1254; 05:21PM; 13736 W Desmond St; http://bit.ly/2Y424dB; Pacoima; One story commercial building with heavy smoke showing. Two additional task forces added.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E81 E88 E89 E91 E98 EM15 HR3 RA889 RA898 RA98 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 14 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Hiker Rescue 03/16/2019 INC#0801

Update Hiker Rescue; INC#0801; 01:18PM; 11000 N Redmesa Dr; http://bit.ly/2TSDiOn; Chatsworth; 45 firefighters, including specially trained Urban Search & Rescue technicians, were able to perform a rope rescue, lowering a 19 y/o male hiker from a precarious position on a rock outcropping 150 feet above grade level to a safe flat location; LAFD paramedics are evaluating the patient to determine the need for transportation and further assessment at a local area hospital; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E107 E288 E289 E296 E88 E89 E90 EM15 EM9 H4 H6 RA107 RA801 RA889 RA896 RA90 RA96 RH114 T88 T89 T96 UR88 UR89; CH8; 13 18; Brian Wall

Hiker Rescue 03/16/2019 INC#0801

Hiker Rescue; INC#0801; 01:18PM; 11000 N Redmesa Dr; http://bit.ly/2TSDiOn; Chatsworth; Light force 96 responded to a hiker who was unable to continue climbing up or down a rock face requiring a response from LAFD Urban Search & Rescue companies and Aerial resources with hoist capabilities; LAFD ground and air resources are determining the safest & fastest rescue options; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E107 E288 E296 E88 E90 H4 H6 RA896 RA96 RH214 T88 T96 UR88; CH8; 18; Brian Wall

Brush Fire 03/16/2019 INC#0688

Brush Fire; INC#0688; 11:57AM; 11451 W Foothill Bl; http://bit.ly/2D65tS5; Lake View Terrace; 32 firefighters quickly extinguished a small brush fire in the Hansen Dam area in 12 minutes preventing a conflagration; Resources will remain on scene to complete a thorough and complete extinguishment of the burned areas; Cause/Loss TBD; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 E24 E274 E290 E298 E75 E77 E91 E98 EM15 H2 H3 H6 RA898 RA90 RA98 T74 T90 T98 WT77; CH5; 13; Brian Wall

Update Wires Down 03/16/2019 INC#0445

Update Wires Down; INC#0445; 09:16AM; 14935 W Chatsworth St; http://bit.ly/2TRNdni; Mission Hills; LAFD, DWP, DOT, LAPD, & CHP are in unified command to coordinate the safe removal of a UPS truck & driver (No injuries reported), and re-open the EB 118 fwy; LAFD Air and ground resources are working with allied agencies to triage a larger area off the freeway from Noble Ave. x Brand Blvd. extending southeast along the power distribution lines to Devonshire St. between Woodman Ave & Arleta Ave.; No injuries reported; All agency resources continue to evaluate the area for damage, and secure effected power lines for safety as well as restore service as soon as possible;; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E290 E7 E75 E87 E90 E98 H6 RA75 RA87 T75 T90; CH8; 17; Brian Wall

Wires Down 03/16/2019 INC#0445

Wires Down; INC#0445; 09:16AM; 14935 W Chatsworth St; http://bit.ly/2TRNdni; Mission Hills; Fire suppression resources responded to a UPS truck entangled in high voltage wires on the East Bound side of the 118 freeway; The driver has been directed to maintain position in the truck until DWP is able to shut down the power lines; CHP has shut down 2 lanes on the EB 118 FWY; Additionally, widespread impact to the North of the freeway impacting several residents as well as streets in the area; DOT and LAPD are responding to control city streets; residents in nearby homes that are impacted have been directed to shelter in place; The situation is static, awaiting DWP to complete shut down and repair of the transmission lines; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E75 E98 RA75 T75; CH8; 17; Brian Wall

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/15/2019 INC#1659

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1659; 09:32PM; 13711 W Ventura Bl; http://bit.ly/2F4kjXG; Sherman Oaks; 36 Firefighters extinguished flames inside one unit within a row of one-story commercial units; The fire on the mezzanine and attic was extinguished in 44 minutes, stopping the spread to adjacent businesses; No reported injuries; Cause/ Loss TBD; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E102 E260 E278 E288 E60 E88 RA78 RA878 T60 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Amy Bastman

Structure Fire 03/15/2019 INC#1659

Structure Fire; INC#1659; 09:32PM; 13711 W Ventura Bl; http://bit.ly/2F4kjXG; Sherman Oaks; One-story row of commercial units with fire in the mezzanine of one unit; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E102 E278 E288 E88 RA78 RA878 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Amy Bastman