Alerts

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire 07/20/2023 INC#0544

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire; INC#0544; 10:23AM; 10000 N Glenoaks Bl; https://bit.ly/3gfiEoB; Sun Valley; Firefighters quickly deployed handlines stopped all forward progress of the fire, holding it to approximately two acres. There are no injuries reported. LAFD and LACoFD are in Unified Command and the incident will scale down with some resources remaining to mop up any hot spots. No structures were threatened or damaged. No further details.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC12 CW3A CW3B E24 E289 E298 E7 E75 E77 E81 E90 E98 EM15 FR91 H2 H3 H7 HA2 HA3 HA7 HE1 RA898 T89 T98 WT77; CH5; 17; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 07/20/2023 INC#0544

Brush Fire; INC#0544; 09:46AM; 10000 N Glenoaks Bl; https://bit.ly/3gfiEoB; Sun Valley; Approximately 1/2 acre of light fuels (grass/light brush) burning under zero wind and there are no structures threatened.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC12 CW3A CW3B E24 E289 E298 E7 E75 E77 E81 E90 E98 EM15 FR91 H2 H3 H7 HA2 HA3 HA7 HE1 RA898 T89 T98 WT77; CH5; 17; Margaret Stewart

AUTOP - FATALITY 07/20/2023 INC#0316

AUTOP - FATALITY; INC#0316; 07:14AM; Nb 405 Fy x Ventura BL; https://bit.ly/3q4JUeq; Sherman Oaks; In responding to a reported Auto vs Ped, firefighters located a deceased person on the freeway. The incident transitioned to a law enforcement operation with CHP Log# 576. All media questions are referred to CHP and County of LA Medical Examiner. No further details.; FS 109; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; E109 E288 RA39 T88; CH8; Margaret Stewart

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire 07/19/2023 INC#0784

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire; INC#0784; 12:48PM; 13235 Golden State Rd; https://bit.ly/46UISCm; Sylmar; Three engines will handle the incident, canceling the rest of the brush response. They have stopped forward progress and will continue to address hotspots and ensure the fire is fully extinguished. No injuries reported. No further details.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 E290 E298 E7 E75 E87 E90 E91 E98 EM17 FR91 H2 H4 H7 HA2 HA4 HA7 RA18 T90 T98 WT77; CH5; 17; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 07/19/2023 INC#0784

Brush Fire; INC#0784; 12:25PM; 13200 Golden State Rd; https://bit.ly/3pUyv0W; Sylmar; Approximately 1/4 of heavy brush with storage containers exposed (*at least* two but exact number unknown at this time). ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 E290 E298 E7 E75 E87 E90 E91 E98 EM17 FR91 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 T90 T98; CH5; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - NOW OUT 07/18/2023 INC#1661

Structure Fire - NOW OUT; INC#1661; 09:15PM; 12717 N Glenoaks Bl; https://bit.ly/44wgPrw; Sylmar; Large, one story commercial building (DBA Big Lots) with an contents fire in one corner of the business with fire sprinkler activation. It was paper goods that were burning, creating a moderate amount of smoke inside. Firefighters ensured the fire was completely extinguished and then shut down the water to the sprinkler system. Firefighters will work to remove the standing water (estimated 1 1/2" in the back portion of the store) to preserve property. The 9-1-1 call was received at 8:55PM. No further details.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E75 E91 E98 RA891 RA91 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire - FIRE OUT 07/18/2023 INC#0584

Update Structure Fire - FIRE OUT; INC#0584; 10:32AM; 15800 W Roscoe Bl; https://bit.ly/3Q7DUwp; Van Nuys; Firefighters located and confirmed a fire out - there was a fully involved swamp cooler on the roof which employees extinguished. The fire did not extend into the structure and there are no injuries reported. One task force will handle, all other resources are released. No further details.; FS 90; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC15 CM40 CM42 E100 E103 E273 E275 E290 E81 EM12 RA90 T73 T75 T87 T90; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 07/18/2023 INC#0584

Structure Fire; INC#0584; 10:16AM; 15800 W Roscoe Bl; https://bit.ly/44M8Je0; Van Nuys; Very large, one story commercial building (DBA Anheuser-Busch) with smoke showing. Two additional task forces requested. Preliminary, unconfirmed reports state possible 'swamp cooler' fire on the roof. Firefighters are in the offensive mode working to locate the fire.; FS 90; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E103 E290 E81 RA90 T90; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/17/2023 INC#1732

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1732; 09:31PM; 8330 N Melvin Av; https://bit.ly/43wWSj0; Northridge; KNOCKDOWN: 26 firefighters extinguished the fire in 21 minutes. The property owner confirmed the house was used for storage only and no one was inside. The fire was contained to the unit of origin and prevented from extending to the surrounding trees/vegetation and structures. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E103 E104 E107 E273 E73 RA104 T73; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 07/17/2023 INC#1732

Update Structure Fire; INC#1732; 09:25PM; 8330 N Melvin Av; https://bit.ly/43wWSj0; Northridge; Firefighters are in the defensive mode. The building is a detached, single family home (approx 1400sq ft) at the back of a large property with excessive storage and several different structures. Firefighters immediately knocked down the flames putting the exposures at risk and are working to contain the fire and extinguish with no extension. ; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E103 E104 E273 E73 RA104 T73; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart