Alerts

Traffic Collision 02/11/2023 INC#1265

Traffic Collision; INC#1265; 06:25PM; 5900 N Topanga Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3YHcNJA; #WoodlandHills; A significant collision between three vehicles, which deployed air bags in all three, resulted in 6 patients being transported to the hospital (1 in critical condition, 1 in moderate condition, and 4 in fair condition). Unknown age/gender/affiliation/circumstances. LAPD Inc #3123. Nothing further.; FS 84; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E84 EM14 EM15 EM17 RA105 RA106 RA72 RA84 RA878 RA891; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 02/10/2023 INC#0296

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0296; 07:19AM; 10211 N Balboa Bl; https://bit.ly/3YpoKUy; #Northridge; It took 47 firefighters 44 minutes to extinguish flames inside of a two-story commercial building (day spa). One approximately 60-year-old female was transported due to smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 87; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AR1 AR17 BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CM40 CM42 E18 E239 E275 E287 E289 E298 E39 E70 E75 E87 E88 E93 EM15 EM17 HR3 RA18 RA87 RA889 T39 T75 T87 T89 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 13 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 02/10/2023 INC#0296

Structure Fire; INC#0296; 06:35AM; 10211 N Balboa Bl; https://bit.ly/3YpoKUy; #Northridge; Two-story commercial building with moderate smoke showing. Offensive mode.; FS 87; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E18 E275 E287 E70 E87 RA87 T75 T87; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Fatality Traffic Collision 02/09/2023 INC#0244

Fatality Traffic Collision; INC#0244; 06:07AM; 8900 N Winnetka Av; https://bit.ly/3DWbtKV; #Winnetka; PRELIM: Two vehicles collided at the intersection of WInnetka Av and Vanowen St, sending one into the yard of a nearby home, gravely injuring and trapping that driver in the wreckage. Despite the swift arrival of LAFD personnel, and their teamwork with power tools to disentangle him from the badly damaged vehicle, the man (in his 20's?) proved beyond medical help, was determined dead and remains at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle sustained only minor injuries, declined offered ambulance transportation, and remains at the scene speaking to investigators. #LATraffic: Closure of one or more lanes in the immediate area until LAPD operations are complete, unknown duration. Motorists, expect congestion and delay, avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Detours are readily available. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #669) and Coroner.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E104 E273 E296 E472 EM15 HR3 RA104 RA107 RA896 T73 T96 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Fatality Traffic Collision 02/08/2023 INC#0183

Fatality Traffic Collision; INC#0183; 03:46AM; 6400 N Balboa Bl; https://bit.ly/3ryCvQZ; #LakeBalboa; PRELIM: Two vehicle traffic collision with 3 patients total (unknown age / gender / affiliation / circumstances), two of whom were trapped in the wreckage. Two of the patients have been transported by LAFD Paramedics to a regional trauma center in Critical condition. The third patient sadly proved beyond medical help, was determined deceased and remains at the scene. No other injuries reported. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #438) and Coroner.; FS 100; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E100 E290 E83 E90 EM15 HR3 RA100 RA83 T90 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Technical Rescue 02/06/2023 INC#0425

Technical Rescue; INC#0425; 07:59AM; 5601 N De Soto Av; https://bit.ly/3Y5fAw4; Woodland Hills; An adult male construction worker fell approximately 20' down into a concrete hole (was dug out and already poured) and appears to have sustained non-life threatening injuries. It is not a trench nor confined space rescue. Firefighters are preparing for a litter basket operation using the aerial ladder truck to safely secure the patient and bring him to surface level for ground transport. The incident will scale down with a number of units being released and canceled enroute. No further details and no further updates are anticipated.; FS 84; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC10 BC17 E288 E293 E84 E88 E93 EM17 HR3 RA106 RA827 RA88 T88 T93 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Cliff Rescue - Hoist Op 02/04/2023 INC#1220

Update Cliff Rescue - Hoist Op; INC#1220; 05:21PM; 8543 Mulholland Dr; https://bit.ly/3Yg9qJk; Beverly Crest; Due to the severity of injuries to the patient and the terrain, LAFD Air Ops will conduct a hoist operation and air ambulance transport (patient is in *at least* serious condition). . The vehicle is resting against a tree and is not stable. Firefighters are working to stabilize the vehicle and Heavy Rescue rig is enroute to assess the situation. Mulholland Dr will remain closed from Laurel Canyon to Coldwater Canyon until the operation is complete. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes No further details. ; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AO2 BC14 BC5 E278 E288 E289 E97 EM14 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HR3 RA88 RA89 RA97 RH114 T78 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Cliff, Vehicle 02/04/2023 INC#1220

Cliff, Vehicle; INC#1220; 05:16PM; 8543 Mulholland Dr; https://bit.ly/3Yg9qJk; Beverly Crest; Firefighters located the 35yo female patient is outside of the vehicle (no entrapment and no other patients) with serious injuries. Traffic closure: Crews are closing Mulholland Dr at Laurel Canyon and Coldwater Canyon - drivers are advised to avoid the area. Firefighters are preparing for a two line rope system using a litter basket while LAFD Air Ops is enroute and will lower a medic to assist in evaluating the patient. Incident Commander will determine the best method of retrieving the patient. ; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AO2 BC14 BC5 E278 E288 E289 E97 EM14 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 HR3 RA88 RA89 RA97 RH114 T78 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Cliff, Vehicle 02/04/2023 INC#1220

Cliff, Vehicle; INC#1220; 04:59PM; 8543 Mulholland Dr; https://bit.ly/3Yg9qJk; Beverly Crest; A passenger vehicle is down approximately 100' a relatively steep embankment. Firefighters have visual contact of one patient, outside the vehicle. It is unknown if there are any other patients at this time. Crews are making their way down to the vehicle.; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AO2 BC14 BC5 E278 E288 E289 E97 EM14 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 HR3 RA88 RA89 RA97 RH114 T78 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Hiker Rescue - Hoist Op 02/04/2023 INC#0475

Hiker Rescue - Hoist Op; INC#0475; 09:37AM; 9299 Canter Ln; https://bit.ly/3jpxefb; Shadow Hills; Firefighters located the adult male hiker with a non-life threatening lower leg injury. Due to the terrain and location, LAFD Air Ops will conduct a hoist operation. 9-1-1 call received at 9:15AM. No further details.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E289 E77 H4 H5 HA4 HA5 RA77 RA898 RH114 T89; CH8; 18; Margaret Stewart