Alerts

Update Structure Fire 05/03/2026 INC#1281

Update Structure Fire; INC#1281; 05:39PM; 12275 W Branford St; https://bit.ly/3ODwAKE; Pacoima; Over 100 firefighters are continuing to fight multiple vehicles and out buildings/carports which remain engulfed. HazMat units are monitoring air quality and water runoff. Firefighters are taking extra precaution for the possibility of EV vehicles. For media inquires, PIO Captain Branden Silverman is en route to the incident with a 25 minute ETA. ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC4 AC40 BC1 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC18 E207 E239 E260 E27 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E73 E77 E81 E95 E98 EA1 EA2 EM14 EM15 ER3 HM87 HM95 HR703 JT3 RA77 RA898 RA98 T39 T60 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 14 15; Jennifer Middleton

Update Structure Fire 05/03/2026 INC#1281

Update Structure Fire; INC#1281; 05:39PM; 12420 W Montague St; https://bit.ly/4tOF1BR; Pacoima; Multiple autos fully involved in outside fire at auto salvage yard. Firefighters are in a defensive posture utilizing heavy streams and ladder pipe operations. ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC4 AC40 BC1 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC18 E207 E239 E260 E27 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E73 E77 E81 E95 E98 EA1 EA2 EM14 EM15 ER3 HM87 HM95 HR703 JT3 RA77 RA898 RA98 T39 T60 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 14 15; Jennifer Middleton

Structure Fire 05/03/2026 INC#1281

Structure Fire; INC#1281; 05:39PM; 12420 W Montague St; https://bit.ly/4tOF1BR; Pacoima; One story commercial building with multiple autos on fire under carport near the structure. Units are in defensive mode.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AC4 AC40 BC1 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC18 E207 E239 E27 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E77 E81 E98 EM14 EM15 HM87 HR703 RA898 RA98 T39 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 14 15; Jennifer Middleton

Rubbish Fire 05/02/2026 INC#1493

Rubbish Fire; INC#1493; 06:27PM; Sb 405 Fy; https://bit.ly/3amqV4G; Sepulveda Basin; First arriving units report a 1/4 acre of grass burning north of Burbank Blvd in the Sepulveda basin. Air Operations helicopters have separated from the Stadium Way grass fire to assist with extinguishment in the basin. An LAFD water tender unit is en route to provide a water supply for ground based resources. Cause of fire is unknown at this time. ; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E288 E88 E90 H3 H4 H6 HA3 HA4 HA6 RA88 T88 WT88; CH8; 18; Jennifer Middleton

Reported Smoke 05/02/2026 INC#1009

Reported Smoke; INC#1009; 01:48PM; 14142 W Vanowen St; https://bit.ly/4ndVFso; Van Nuys; Reports of smoke from a four story center hall apartment building prompted the first arriving LAFD units to investigate the source. No smoke or fire was visible, but fire alarm bells were ringing. Firefighters located a lithium-ion battery which had exploded in a third floor apartment, causing shattered windows and the initial reports of smoke. LAFD HazMat units are en route to assist with the overhaul of the unit as well as monitoring air quality for those occupants that are impacted. No reports of injury. Cause of the lithium-ion battery explosion is unknown. LAPD INC#2352. Nothing further. ; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; E239 E39 RA39 RA7 T39; CH8; 18; Jennifer Middleton

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/02/2026 INC#0766

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0766; 11:25AM; 8041 N Wilkinson Av; https://bit.ly/3PdG2V8; Sun Valley; 38 firefighters extinguished the contents fire in 21 minutes. All occupants and pets of the dwelling safely exited. One dog is receiving additional oxygen support from firefighters due to smoke inhalation. Cause of fire is unknown. No injuries reported. Nothing further. ; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC12 BC14 BC9 E239 E260 E278 E39 E60 E98 EM14 RA77 RA889 RA989 T39 T60 T78; CH8; 14 18; Jennifer Middleton

Structure Fire 05/02/2026 INC#0766

Structure Fire; INC#0766; 11:25AM; 8041 N Wilkinson Av; https://bit.ly/3PdG2V8; Sun Valley; Initial report of a one story duplex with moderate smoke showing. Units are operating in offensive mode. ; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC12 BC14 BC9 E239 E260 E278 E39 E60 E98 EM14 RA77 RA889 RA989 T39 T60 T78; CH9; 14; Jennifer Middleton

[UPDATE] Automobile Fire 04/30/2026 INC#1274

[UPDATE] Automobile Fire; INC#1274; 04:40PM; 13596 N Herrick Av; https://bit.ly/4vX9gIl; Sylmar; RV found fully involved with fire. Knockdown at 1622 hours. No exposures to the fire and a report of 1 female patient in critical condition. Patient was assessed, treated on scene and rapidly transported to a local hospital. Extent of patients injuries are not known at this time.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR1 BC12 E275 E75 E91 RA7 RA91 T75; CH8; 18; Jamie Stewart

[KNOCKDOWN] Automobile Fire 04/30/2026 INC#1274

[KNOCKDOWN] Automobile Fire; INC#1274; 04:22PM; 13596 N Herrick Av; https://bit.ly/4vX9gIl; Sylmar; RV Fire | RV found fully involved with fire. Knockdown at 1622 hours. No exposures to the fire and a report of one patient. Unconfirmed condition, gender and age of patient at this time.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR1 BC12 E275 E75 E91 RA7 RA91 T75; CH8; 18; Jamie Stewart

Automobile Fire 04/30/2026 INC#1274

Automobile Fire; INC#1274; 03:56PM; 13596 N Herrick Av; https://bit.ly/4vX9gIl; Sylmar; E91, TF75 and RA7 on scene reporting a RV fully involved with fire. Firefighting efforts are being implemented and exposures also being search for extension. 1 patient male. Unknown condition or extent of injuries at this time.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E275 E75 E91 RA7 T75; CH8; 18; Jamie Stewart