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Update Brush Fire #GermainFire 05/23/2022 INC#1009

Update #GermainFire Brush Fire; INC#1009; 03:44PM; 22200 W Germain St; https://bit.ly/3lxLXC9; #Chatsworth; The railroad tracks in the Santa Susana Pass (Metrolink Ventura County Line, also used by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Union Pacific Railroad) have reopened to all freight and passenger train traffic between Chatsworth and Simi Valley. Follow @MetrolinkVC on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MetrolinkVC ) for updated rail service information. The fire's cause remains under investigation.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC15 BC17 E104 E105 E106 E107 E28 E290 E296 E72 E87 E90 EM15 H4 H5 H6 HA4 HA5 HA6 HE1 RA96 T90 T96 + LACoFD + VCFD; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire Forward Progress Stopped - #GermainFire - 05/23/2022 INC#1009

Update Forward Progress Stopped - #GermainFire - Brush Fire; INC#1009; 02:16PM; 22200 W Germain St; https://bit.ly/3lxLXC9; #Chatsworth; The well coordinated response of LAFD, LACoFD and VCFD firefighters (all three agencies with both ground and air units assigned) has stopped forward progress of the "Germain Fire" at an estimated two (2.0) acres of vegetation in rocky terrain near the three agencies common border in and near Chatsworth Park. No injury. No structure damage. No evacuation. Firefighters are continuing to fully extinguish stubborn hotspots and create a bare earth perimeter to the fire. To protect both firefighters and the traveling public, railroad tracks in the Santa Susana Pass (Metrolink Ventura County Line / also used by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Union Pacific Railroad) will remain closed to all freight and passenger train traffic between Chatsworth and Simi Valley until further notice. Follow @MetrolinkVC on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MetrolinkVC ) for rail service information. The fire's cause is under active investigation.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC15 BC17 E104 E105 E106 E107 E28 E290 E296 E72 E87 E90 EM15 H4 H5 H6 HA4 HA5 HA6 HE1 RA96 T90 T96; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire #GermainFire 05/23/2022 INC#1009

Update #GermainFire Brush Fire; INC#1009; 02:50PM; 22200 W Germain St; https://bit.ly/3lxLXC9; #Chatsworth; The 64 LAFD ground and airborne Firefighters assigned are now joined by LACoFD (ground and air) and VCFD (ground) responders in actively battling stubborn flames at what is known as the "Germain Fire", involving vegetation in rocky terrain (no acreage update), at what is considered a Mutual Threat Zone near the three agencies common border in/near Chatsworth Park. No imminent structure threat. No formal evacuation. As a precaution, railroad tracks in the Santa Susana Pass (Metrolink Ventura County Line / also used by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner and Union Pacific Railroad) are being closed to all freight and passenger train traffic between Chatsworth and Simi Valley until the fire is controlled. Follow @MetrolinkVC on Twitter ( https://twitter.com/MetrolinkVC ) for rail service information.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC15 BC17 E104 E105 E106 E107 E28 E290 E296 E72 E87 E90 EM15 H4 H5 H6 HA4 HA5 HA6 HE1 RA96 T90 T96 + LACoFD + VCFD; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 05/23/2022 INC#1009

Brush Fire; INC#1009; 02:20PM; 22200 W Germain St; https://bit.ly/3lxLXC9; #Chatsworth; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response with @LACoFD and @VCFD to one-quarter (0.25) acre light-to-medium brush burning slowly uphill in mild (5MPH) wind. No imminent structure threat.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 E104 E106 E107 E28 E296 E72 E87 E90 EM15 H0D H0E RA96 T96 + LACoFD + VCFD; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Physical Rescue 05/21/2022 INC#1386

Physical Rescue; INC#1386; 07:40PM; 13055 W Victory Bl; https://bit.ly/3NskHRd; Valley Glen; One male patient (approximately 45 years old) sustained injury after an approximately 30-foot fall into the wash off of a bridge. LAFD firefighters and paramedics set up a rope system with a rescue basket and retrieved the patient from the wash below. The patient was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Nothing further.; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E239 E289 E89 EM14 HR3 RA5 RA889 RA89 T39 T89 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Hoist Rescue 05/17/2022 INC#1732

Hoist Rescue; INC#1732; 10:59PM; 19000 W Braemore Rd; https://bit.ly/3wyFeN9; Porter Ranch; LAFD ground and air crews worked together to locate, treat, and transport a 20-year-old male who fell down an embankment (over 200 feet down). LAFD Air Operations transported the patient by air to a local trauma center in critical condition. Nothing further.; FS 8; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC15 E28 E287 E288 E290 E8 E88 E90 EM15 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 HR3 RA70 RA827 RA85 RA88 RH114 T87 T88 T90 UR88; CH8; 18; Nicholas Prange

CONTAINED Brush Fire 05/17/2022 INC#1295

CONTAINED Brush Fire; INC#1295; 06:19PM; 12300 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/37UWyUl; #Sylmar; Firefighers quickly knocked down the flames, holding the fire to less than one acre. Crews will remain on scene to fortify perimeter lines and eliminate hot spots and smoldering material within the burn. No reported injuries. No structures damaged. Cause under investigation.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC15 CM42 E18 E275 E28 E287 E7 E70 E75 E8 E81 E87 E98 EM15 H3 H4 H5 HA3 HA4 HA5 RA75 RA90 T75 T87; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire 05/17/2022 INC#1295

Brush Fire; INC#1295; 05:51PM; 12300 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/37UWyUl; #Sylmar; Approximately one acre of light-to-medium brush burning. Light wind. No structures threatened.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC15 E18 E275 E287 E7 E75 E87 E98 EM15 H3 H4 HA3 HA4 RA75 RA90 T75 T87; CH5; 17; Nicholas Prange

Fatal Traffic Collision 05/16/2022 INC#1203

Fatal Traffic Collision; INC#1203; 04:34PM; WB 210 Fwy x La Tuna Canyon Rd; https://bit.ly/3z2zPhk; #ShadowHills; Firefighters arrived at the scene of a vehicle vs. big rig to find two persons deceased at the scene. Nothing further. CHP Log 2138.; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E24 E274 E289 E298 E77 E91 EM14 HR3 RA74 RA75 RA898 T74 T89 T98 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire 05/16/2022 INC#1088

Update Brush Fire; INC#1088; 03:30PM; 11200 Porter Ranch Dr; https://bit.ly/3FRlIQu; #PorterFire; After approximately 24 hours, there continues to be hot spots and active flames within the burn footprint, however the perimeter of the fire has remain unchanged since yesterday evening. After a more thorough survey, the fire was found to be held to just 4.09 acres. The area remains under continuous monitoring by LAFD firefighters ("fire watch"). Crews remaining in the area are positioned to ensure the current perimeter holds. No reported injuries.; FS 28; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 AR1 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC17 BP109 CE59 CE83 CM42 E100 E103 E105 E106 E107 E109 E18 E23 E28 E287 E290 E296 E36 E37 E39 E42 E48 E55 E63 E67 E7 E70 E72 E73 E8 E84 E88 E93 E99 EA1 EM14 EM17 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HA5 PI3 RA107 RA96 RI600 T87 T90 T96 WT88; CH8; 18; Nicholas Prange