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Tractor-Trailer Fire - Now Out 08/16/2025 INC#1164

Tractor-Trailer Fire - Now Out; INC#1164; 05:35PM; Sb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/4bvXGdl; #Sylmar; Incident Command anticipates an extended (2-3 hour) operation to off-load vehicles from this tractor-trailer and fully manage the incident scene. Several LAFD crews, CHP, and Caltrans continue working in the truck lanes of the 5 Freeway. Motorists are respectfully asked to proceed with caution and prioritize safety after dark. ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC704 BC10 BC712 E18 E239 E275 E28 E287 E7 E73 E75 E87 E90 E91 E98 EA1 EA2 ER3 HM87 JT4 RA18 RA87 RA91 T39 T75 T87 WT77 WT88; CH8; 18; Lyndsey Lantz

Update Tractor-Trailer Fire 08/16/2025 INC#1164

Update Tractor-Trailer Fire; INC#1164; 05:35PM; Sb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/4bvXGdl; #Sylmar; All northbound lanes on the 5 Freeway are open; CHP is working to re-open the 1, 2, and 3 southbound lanes. The truck lane remains closed while firefighters continue fire suppression and runoff containment efforts. Caltrans is on scene to assist with removal of two unburned autos from the trailer. Passers-by are strongly encouraged to avoid the smoke plume and runoff surrounding this incident -- no injuries have been reported at this time.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC704 BC10 BC712 E18 E275 E28 E287 E7 E75 E87 E90 E91 HM87 JT4 RA87 RA91 T75 T87 WT77 WT88; CH8; 18; Lyndsey Lantz

Update Tractor-Trailer Fire 08/16/2025 INC#1164

Update Tractor-Trailer Fire; INC#1164; 06:30PM; Sb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/4bvXGdl; #Sylmar; 52 firefighters and multiple water tenders are currently on scene. Closures include the 1, 2, and 3 lanes of the NB 5; the 3, 4, and 5 lanes of the SB 5; all SB 5 truck lanes; and Balboa Blvd between Foothill and Old Road. Firefighters are employing Class B firefighting foam and attempting to save autos which are not yet involved with fire. The tractor-trailer driver has been confirmed uninjured. LAPD INC#3461; CHP LOG 1777; LACoFD INC#3711; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC704 BC712 E18 E275 E28 E7 E75 E87 E90 E91 HM87 JT4 RA91 T75 WT77 WT88; CH8; 18; Lyndsey Lantz

Tractor-Trailer Fire 08/16/2025 INC#1164

Tractor-Trailer Fire; INC#1164; 05:35PM; Sb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/4bvXGdl; #Sylmar; First-arriving companies report a tractor-trailer hauling multiple electric vehicles stopped on the side of the southbound 5 Freeway truck lanes (south of Balboa Blvd, north of the 210 Freeway). Both the truck and at least four vehicles on the trailer are involved with fire. Fire resource access has been slowed due to rush hour traffic -- CHP is assisting with road closures (LOG 1777). Motorists are encouraged to keep well clear of the smoke. Additional LAFD resources, as well as LA County Fire resources, are still en route (#3711). No injuries reported at this time.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E75 E91; CH8; Lyndsey Lantz

Knockdown - Structure Fire 08/15/2025 INC#0690

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#0690; 11:30AM; 9391 N Ilex Av; https://bit.ly/41HVtYA; #SunValley; The first arriving 20 LAFD Firefighters took just 12 minutes to confine and extinguish flames involving outside vegetation and debris, preventing damage to the adjacent 1,000 square foot one-story home (built 1937). No injury. Fire cause under investigation. ; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC712 E239 E274 E298 E7 E77 E81 E98 EM15 RA60 RA898 RA91 T39 T74 T98; CH9; 18; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 08/15/2025 INC#0690

Structure Fire; INC#0690; 11:18AM; 9391 N Ilex Av; https://bit.ly/41HVtYA; #SunValley; PRELIM: Outside fire threatening a one-story home.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC712 E239 E274 E298 E7 E77 E81 E98 EM15 RA60 RA898 RA91 T39 T74 T98; CH9; 18; Brian Humphrey

Boil Water Notice Lifted in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch 08/12/2025

Boil Water Notice Lifted in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch; 06:41PM; #GranadaHills #PorterRanch; The City of Los Angeles today announced that LADWP has lifted the Boil Water Notice in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch following rigorous testing and reporting of water quality results to the California Division of Drinking Water. The tap water is safe to drink. Impacted customers may now resume regular use of tap water but LADWP strongly recommends that customers flush their pipes by turning on all of the faucets one by one to let the old water flush out over the course of roughly five minutes. Customers impacted by the Boil Water Notice will receive a $20 bill credit for water flushing. Visit ladwpnews.com for more information. ; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Lyndsey Lantz

Water Service and Hydrant Pressure Restored in Northern San Fernando Valley -- Boil Water Notice Remains In Place 08/11/2025

Water Service and Hydrant Pressure Restored in Northern San Fernando Valley -- Boil Water Notice Remains In Place; 10:47AM; #PorterRanch #GranadaHills; Though a BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in place, water service including FIRE HYDRANT PRESSURE has been restored in the Granada Hills/Porter Ranch area. With summer temperatures on the rise, LAFD has been keenly focused on mitigating wildfire threat in these areas during LADWP's repair process -- additional resources staged throughout the affected area have now been released. Please see LAFD.ORG/NEWS for more information. ; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Lyndsey Lantz

KNOCKDOWN Brush Fire 08/10/2025 INC#0593

Update KNOCKDOWN Brush Fire; INC#0593; 09:34AM; 5600 N Woodley Av; https://bit.ly/3RG8PQg; Sepulveda Basin; A well coordinated effort by LAFD ground crews have confirmed all forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Basin IC has updated the fire footprint to be a 50' x 50' area of heavy brush in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Center. No injuries reported. No structures threatened. Firefighters will remain at scene mopping up hotspots and completing a damp bare soil perimeter surrounding the burned area. The cause of the fire is under investigation. DOT has been requested to shut down traffic on Burbank Blvd from 405 Fwy to Woodley Ave which will cause delays in the immediate area.; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 AO2 BC17 BC9 CW4A CW4B E100 E109 E287 E288 E290 E81 E83 E99 EM14 H2 H4 H5 H7 HA2 HA4 HA5 HA7 RA39 SU4 T87 T88 T90; CH5; 17; Jennifer Middleton

Grass Fire 08/10/2025 INC#0593

Grass Fire; INC#0593; 09:34AM; 5600 N Woodley Av; https://bit.ly/3RG8PQg; Sepulveda Basin; Initial report from LAFD units arriving on scene state a 100' x 100' area of heavy brush on fire. Light winds are are affecting rate of spread with units working to surround and contain the fire. This fire has been upgraded to BRUSH incident. Additional updates to follow.; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; CW4A CW4B E100 E287 E288 E290 E83 SU4 T87 T88 T90; CH8; 17; Jennifer Middleton