Alerts

Brush Fire 07/04/2020 INC#0065

Brush Fire; INC#0065; 12:58AM; 11900 N Browns Canyon Rd; https://bit.ly/38px8tK; Chatsworth; PRELIM: Approximately two-acre brush fire in light fuel, slow moving, on top of a ridge; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC12 BC15 E104 E107 E28 E287 E296 E8 H4 HA4 RA107 T87 T96; CH5; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Long Fall 06/14/2020 INC#0907

Long Fall; INC#0907; 04:10PM; 10870 N Topanga Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/2YD1SDh; Chatsworth; LAFD found one adult male (~60 y/o) who fell approximately 50 feet near the Stoney Point Park. Firefighters and Air Ops performed a hoist operation to remove the patient and transported him in critical condition by air ambulance to the nearest trauma center. Unknown circumstances surrounding the events leading to injury; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E296 E90 H4 H6 HA4 HA6 RA90 RA96 RH114 T96; CH8; 13; -Nicholas Prange

Rescue 06/09/2020 INC#1627

Rescue; INC#1627; 09:32PM; 11400 N Browns Canyon Rd; https://bit.ly/2MIumpp; Chatsworth; LAFD ground and air units responded into Los Angeles County jurisdiction near Oat Mountain to find and rescue a stranded but uninjured adult male mountain bicyclist. He has been hoisted aboard a hovering LAFD rescue helicopter and taken to a nearby landing location for transfer to an LAFD vehicle that enable his safe return home.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC15 E107 E287 H1 H6 HA1 HA6 RA107 RA90 RH214 T87; Radio Channels: 8; 13; - Brian Humphrey

Update Hiker Rescue 04/28/2020 INC#1014

Update Hiker Rescue; INC#1014; 05:45PM; Simi Hills; https://bit.ly/2yViddq; Chatsworth; LAFD ground crews scrambled down a narrow ~ 200-foot drainage channel in the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park to access and rescue a 16 year-old male hiker who was stranded on a hillside after sustaining an ankle injury. LAFD ground crews, including Urban Search & Rescue (USAR) specialists used a rope system to bring him to safety. In good condition, he is being transported by LAFD ambulance to an area hospital; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC15 E28 E288 E296 E88 H1 H3 HA1 HA3 RA88 RA90 RA96 RH114 RH314 T88 T96 UR88; - Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 04/28/2020 INC#1014

Hiker Rescue; INC#1014; 04:24PM; Simi Hills; https://bit.ly/2yViddq; Chatsworth; PRELIM: LAFD air & ground response to a teenage male hiker who reportedly fell down a steep hillside in the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, sustaining an ankle injury; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Radio Channels: 8; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 04/28/2020 INC#0368

Hiker Rescue; INC#0368; 09:17AM; Simi Hills; https://goo.gl/maps/BsFnpvPn5kxp2J4U7; Chatsworth; LAFD air and ground response to Chatsworth Oaks Park for adult female hiker bitten by rattlesnake. In fair condition, LAFD ground crews are carrying her to an awaiting ambulance for hospital transport. LAFD crews are also assisting her pet dog, who is not injured.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC15 E296 H1 H3 HA1 HA3 RA90 RA96 RH214 T105; Radio Channels: 8; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic 03/10/2020 INC#1192

Traffic; INC#1192; 05:21PM; Wb 118 Fy; http://bit.ly/2W4fsj9; Chatsworth; The WB 118 FY x Topanga Canyon has closure of the carpool and #2 lane due to a semi-truck spin out (facing the wrong way). There are no injuries however it is anticipated to take at least 30 minutes to clear the scene. Follow CHP Log#2625 for updates. No further details; FS 28; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; E28 RA107; CH8; Margaret Stewart

Update Traffic 03/10/2020 INC#0318

Update Traffic; INC#0318; 09:00AM; 21700 W Prairie St; http://bit.ly/2xsPBaD; Chatsworth; Firefighters were able to successfully shut down the hydrant. They will remain on scene for an extended duration to conduct a de-watering operation for a structure impacted by the water (type unknown). DWP responding to repair and restore service to the hydrant. No further details; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; E104 E273 RA104 T73; CH8; Margaret Stewart

Traffic 03/10/2020 INC#0318

Traffic; INC#0318; 08:50AM; 21700 W Prairie St; http://bit.ly/2xsPBaD; Chatsworth; (Original incident call time 7:48AM) A traffic collision resulted in a sheared hydrant (no injuries) and despite firefighters shutting both valves, they are unable to shut down the hydrant. Firefighters put dams in place to try to direct the water, however, the flow is too high for them to control. LAFD remains on scene awaiting LADWP arrival. No further details; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; E104 E273 RA104 T73; CH8; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire Knockdown 02/26/2020 INC#0634

Update Knockdown Brush Fire; INC#0634; 11:23AM; 11062 N Winnetka Av; http://bit.ly/2uyEOur; Chatsworth; Despite wind, an LAFD ground and air response of 55 personnel took just 27 minutes to fully extinguish less that one-quarter acre of freeway adjacent vegetation that was burning at the southeast corner of the intersection of Porter Ranch Dr and Ronald Reagan (SR118) Freeway. There have been no injuries and no structures threatened. The eastbound onramp only to the 118 Freeway at Porter Ranch Drive will remain closed until LAFD operations are complete. Though there is a homeless encampment in the area, its relationship to the fire has yet to be determined; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched LAFD Units: RA107 E28 E8 E104 E296 T96 E273 T73 E293 T93 E75 T90 E290 H0B H0A EM15 BC15 BC17 H1 H4 HA1 HA4 HA6 H6 CM42; - Brian Humphrey