Alerts

Outside Fire; INC#0237; 06:26AM; 19337 W Ventura Bl; https://bit.ly/3ZK8rCn; Tarzana; Firefighters are applying heavy streams to a large, outside fire (Synthetic Grass Depot) which is not threatening any structures. Due to the depth of the fire within the materials, LAFD Heavy Equipment is responding to assist in moving the pile so the water can effectively reach all pockets of fire. One firefighter is being transported for non-life threatening injury sustained when a civilian vehicle ran over a 4" supply line which knocked the firefighter to the ground. Due to the location of the nearest fire hydrant to an incident, it is sometimes necessary (we avoid it whenever possible) to cross streets with the large diameter supply line. This serves as a reminder to NEVER cross over a fire department hose line. Fortunately this was a minor injury but the potential for life-altering injuries is very real. The 9-1-1 call was received at 4:49AM. Firefighter will remain on scene through the morning working for a knockdown and continuing with the needed overhaul. Commuters are advised to avoid Ventura Blvd between Tampa Ave and Shirley Ave - please seek one of the many alternate routes. No further details.; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E273 E293 E83 E84 E93 EM15 EM17 HE2 RA93 T73 T93; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1736; 11:15PM; 12630 W Raymer St; https://bit.ly/3FepxA1; #ValleyGlen; Firefighters located fire in one unit (bakery?) in a strip mall. Thankfully the fire sprinklers prevented the flames from growing rapidly. It took 36 firefighters 27 minutes to fully extinguish the flames, confining the fire to the unit of origin. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E102 E260 E288 E289 E88 E89 RA102 RA889 T60 T88 T89; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire; INC#1736; 10:47PM; 12630 W Raymer St; https://bit.ly/3FepxA1; #ValleyGlen; One-story strip mall with fire in one unit, being held in check by fire sprinklers. Offensive mode.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E102 E260 E289 E89 RA102 T60 T89; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Aircraft Emergency; INC#1228; 04:15PM; 0 Van Nuys Airport; #VanNuys; A small aircraft overturned into a safety area near a Van Nuys Airport runway, with the pilot being the only occupant on board. LAFD Firefighter-Paramedics evaluated the 28-year-old female with minor injuries and transported her in fair condition to a local hospital. Nothing further. Refer additional questions to LAWA PIO.; FS 90; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 CM40 CM42 CR114 E290 E90 F114 RA81 T90; CH8; 18; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0614; 11:03AM; 14120 W Dickens St; https://bit.ly/3ZRtB0X; #ShermanOaks; The fire appeared to have been caused by a roofing operation atop a two-story residential building. The fire burned down through the roof and into the walls. It took 20 firefighters 34 minutes to expose and extinguish the flames burning within the enclosed wall spaces of the building. Firefighters simultaneously performed salvage operations, which gathers and covers belongings to protect from smoke and water that come from opening the walls and putting out the fire. There were no reported injuries.; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E278 E288 E88 RA78 T78 T88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire; INC#0614; 10:29AM; 14120 W Dickens St; https://bit.ly/3ZRtB0X; #ShermanOaks; Two-story home with smoke showing. Offensive mode.; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E278 E288 E88 RA78 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update River Rescue; INC#0569; 12:00PM; 10798 N Laurel Canyon Bl; #Pacoima; The one and only victim is now described as a homeless 23 year-old male, who fell into the swift moving water (18" deep / 8-10 mph) of the concrete lined and fenced Pacoima Wash flood control channel near Foothill Boulevard, a distance of 2.5 miles from where he was rescued. He was transported to an area hospital in fair condition for treatment of hypothermia and abrasions to his hands.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 AO2 BC12 BC14 BC5 CM40 CM42 E226 E260 E275 E278 E289 E298 E35 E75 E76 E81 E86 E88 E89 E98 EM14 H3 H4 HA3 HA4 HR3 RA18 RA60 RA76 SW88 T26 T60 T75 T78 T89 T98 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

COMPLETE - River Rescue; INC#0569; 11:21AM; 10798 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3Ys1UKY; #Pacoima; The one and only known victim has been safely rescued from within a tunnel that allows the Pacoima Wash flood control channel to cross beneath surface streets and the Golden State (I-5) Freeway. The successful rescue of the young adult male was performed by an LAFD Swift Water Rescue team member using a tethered inflatable LAFD Swift Water Rescue boat. At the time of the rescue the storm water runoff within the concrete lined channel was approximately 18" deep and moving at 8-10 miles per hour. The victim is being medically examined for hypothermic symptoms, and will be transported to an area hospital. NOTE: This incident underscores the life threatening danger of storm water runoff that can linger long after the rain has passed. We're grateful for the witnesses who promptly called 9-1-1, and did not attempt to perform a spontaneous rescue, which could have led to multiple victims and the loss of lives. Though our skies are now clear, storm drains and flood control channels remain life threatening, and we ask parents to make sure all household members are aware of the danger. When it comes to fast moving floodwater, even that which is a few inches deep, the LAFD says 'Stay Away and Stay Alive'.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 AO2 BC12 BC14 BC5 CM40 CM42 E226 E260 E275 E278 E289 E298 E35 E75 E76 E81 E86 E88 E89 E98 EM14 H3 H4 HA3 HA4 HR3 RA18 RA60 RA76 SW88 T26 T60 T75 T78 T89 T98 UR88; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update River Rescue; INC#0569; 10:45AM; 10798 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3Ys1UKY; #Pacoima; With the young adult male victim now determined to be well within a tunnel that allows the Pacoima Wash flood control channel to cross beneath the Golden State (I-5) Freeway, the rescue plan has transitioned to LAFD Swift Water Rescue and LAFD Urban Search and Rescue personnel using a tethered inflatable LAFD Swift Water Rescue boat to perform the rescue. The storm water runoff with the concrete lined channel remains 18" deep, moving at 8-10 miles per hour.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 AO2 BC12 BC14 BC5 CM40 CM42 E226 E260 E278 E289 E298 E35 E76 E81 E86 E88 E89 E98 EM14 H3 H4 HA3 HA4 HR3 RA18 RA60 RA76 SW88 T26 T60 T78 T89 T98 UR88; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update River Rescue; INC#0569; 10:30AM; 10700 Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3Ys1UKY; #Pacoima; LAFD crews have discovered the (teenage?) male in distress, now clinging to a concrete divider within the Pacoima Wash flood control channel near Laurel Canyon Boulevard. The concrete lined channel appears to contain 18" of storm water runoff moving at *5-8 mph*. LAFD ground crews will soon commence rope rescue of the victim.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; AO1 AO2 BC12 BC14 BC5 CM40 CM42 E226 E260 E278 E289 E298 E35 E76 E81 E86 E88 E89 E98 EM14 H3 H4 HA3 HA4 HR3 RA18 RA60 RA76 SW88 T26 T60 T78 T89 T98 UR88; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey