Alerts

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/29/2023 INC#1135

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1135; 06:28PM; 14735 W Bessemer St; https://bit.ly/3ILGALy; #VanNuys; Firefighters arrived to find a one-story commercial building containing an upholstery shop and auto body shop with heavy fire inside. Firefighters mounted a coordinated attack on the fire on the ~8,500 sq-ft building. Firefighters overcame forcible entry challenges, both on the exterior and encountering additional security measures inside, to gain access for hose lines to advance, as other crews ascended ladders to the roof to provide vertical ventilation. Ultimately, it took 40 firefighters 23 minutes to extinguish the flames, which were initially spotted and reported by an LAPD helicopter. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC14 CM40 CM42 E102 E239 E288 E289 E39 E88 E89 JT3 RA839 RA88 T39 T88 T89 UR88; CH8; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 05/29/2023 INC#1135

Structure Fire; INC#1135; 06:05PM; 14700 W Bessemer St; https://bit.ly/43Pz4rh; #VanNuys; One-story commercial building with heavy smoke showing. Offensive mode.; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E288 E39 E88 RA839 RA88 T88; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Hiker Rescue 05/26/2023 INC#1135

Hiker Rescue; INC#1135; 04:47PM; Simi Hills; https://bit.ly/43s6MTb; #Chatsworth; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to a stranded but uninjured teenage male hiker, who climbed a large boulder in a remote section of Chatsworth Park South, and is unable to descend safely. An LAFD rescue helicopter was able to find the teen, and lowered a rescuer. The pair will soon be hoisted into the hovering LAFD helicopter, and flown to the safety of a nearby helispot.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E106 E296 H3 H5 HA3 HA5 RA96 RH114 T96; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 05/24/2023 INC#0743

Hiker Rescue; INC#0743; 12:13PM; 99 Silver Spur Ln; https://bit.ly/3IDGxBx; #BellCanyon; One patient (34-year-old male) was stranded in a remote area of Bell Canyon, reported to be "stuck in a cave" and unable to return to their vehicle on their own. LAFD Air Ops lowered one rescuer down to the location to enter the cave and make contact with the hiker. Due to their original location, a hoist rescue was initially not possible, however, the rescuer led the patient to higher ground out of the cave and LAFD Air Ops was able to hoist the patient from the remote location and returned them to their vehicle.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District outside city; AO1 AO2 BC17 E105 E305 H3 H5 HA3 HA5 RA106 RH114 T105; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/24/2023 INC#1816

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1816; 12:17AM; 23720 W Hartland St; https://bit.ly/3oAFXxn; #WestHills; Upon arrival, firefighters saw flames consuming an attached garage, and discovered the fire had already spread to the attic and living space of the home. It took 28 firefighters 31 minutes to extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E305 E72 RA105 T105; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 05/23/2023 INC#1816

Structure Fire; INC#1816; 11:46PM; 23719 W Hartland St; https://bit.ly/3oAFXxn; #WestHills; One-story single-family home with attached garage on fire. Offensive mode.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E305 RA105 T105; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

CONTAINED Brush Fire 05/23/2023 INC#1471

CONTAINED Brush Fire; INC#1471; 07:50PM; 6400 N Balboa Bl; https://bit.ly/3ryCvQZ; #LakeBalboa; It took 51 firefighters 35 minutes to contain the flames, holding them to less than one acre. Crews will remain on scene to fortify perimeter containment lines and ensure all hot spots within the burn footprint have been eliminated. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 100; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC17 E239 E273 E288 E290 E39 E73 E81 E90 E93 EM15 H3 H5 HA3 HA5 T39 T73 T88 T90 WT88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire 05/23/2023 INC#1471

Brush Fire; INC#1471; 07:15PM; 6400 N Balboa Bl; https://bit.ly/3ryCvQZ; #LakeBalboa; Approx 200’ x 200’ fire in light flashy fuel with no wind.; FS 100; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC17 E239 E273 E288 E290 E39 E73 E81 E90 E93 EM15 H3 H5 HA3 HA5 T39 T73 T88 T90 WT88; CH5; 17; Nicholas Prange

Greater Alarm Structure Fire - Knockdown 05/23/2023 INC#0147

Greater Alarm Structure Fire - Knockdown; INC#0147; 03:34AM; 13717 W Desmond St; https://bit.ly/3Mxa94E; #Pacoima; Firefighters arrived at a 50' x 120' one-story commercial building with fire through the roof at a metal processing shop. The business owner was on site and warned responders of corrosive liquids inside the business. 83 Firefighters remained in defensive mode, used water judiciously, contained the fire to just the building of origin, and extinguished the flames in 45 minutes (the building was equipped with measures to contain hazardous runoff). LAFD Hazardous Materials specialists are on scene now to decon crews if necessary, and LA County Health Hazmat has been notified. No reported injuries. ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM40 CM42 E227 E239 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E75 E77 E81 E89 EA1 EM15 HE1 HR3 RA7 RA75 RA889 RA898 SQ21 SQ87 T27 T39 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR27 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Physical Rescue 05/22/2023 INC#0861

Physical Rescue; INC#0861; 01:35PM; 11820 W Ventura Bl; https://bit.ly/43iplJx; #StudioCity; One vehicle smashed into a commercial building, coming to a complete stop inside of a sushi restaurant. Thankfully there were no injuries. LAFD Urban Search and Rescue specialists will assist with removing the vehicle from the building. Building and safety has been notified to assess the structural damage. LAPD Inc #2790. Nothing further.; FS 86; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC12 BC14 E278 E86 E97 EM14 HR3 RA78 RA86 T60 T78 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange