Alerts

Update Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Update Explosion; INC#1432; 11:00PM; 12751 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2OIkm4k; Valley Glen; This was a significant explosion, causing severe damage to the home and leveling the garage. A total of 7 occupants were home at the time. Two adult males were transported, one with burn injuries (59 yo M) and one with non-life threatening injuries (46yo M). One adult male sustained minor injuries and declined LAFD transport. A 65 yo female and 3 children were all uninjured. One additional adult female (neighboring home) was evaluated for injuries and declined transport (for a total of 8 patients evaluated). There is no fire hazard and the gas leak is secured. The scene is now static and being de-escalated with resources being released. The operation transitioned to a cause investigation (no information at this time) with LAFD and LAPD in Unified Command.. LAFD PIO Captain Erik Scott is on scene with media staging location on Bellaire Ave, just south of Archwood St. ; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; CH8; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Update Explosion; INC#1432; 09:48PM; 12739 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2RhMoEz; Valley Glen; The explosion caused severe damage to the one story, single family dwelling. One adult male patient is being transported with critical burn injuries. Firefighters extricated a second patient who was buried in debris. The patient is conscious and talking with firefighters. It is unknown at this time if there are additional occupants missing. Firefighters are also working to access and shut off a gas leak detectable in the air. The gas company is also sending a representative. PIO Captain Erik Scott is enroute for media availability.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 CM42 E102 E239 E260 E289 E81 E87 E89 EM14 RA39 RA78 RA889 RA89 SQ87 T39 T60 T89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Explosion; INC#1432; 09:26PM; 12739 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2RhMoEz; Valley Glen; Firefighters are on scene of a single family home with clear signs of a large explosion with NO active fire at this time. Crews are investigating to determine extent of damage and if anyone sustained injuries. The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E289 E87 E89 RA889 RA89 SQ87 T89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0901

Update Structure Fire; INC#0901; 03:38PM; 8730 N Hanna Av; https://bit.ly/2RufrF9; West Hills; KNOCKDOWN: 36 firefighters extinguished the fire in 16 minutes. The fire was located in the attic space over the garage and not the main residence. No injuries reported. The cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E104 E106 E107 E287 E296 E305 RA896 RA96 T105 T87 T96; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0901

Structure Fire; INC#0901; 03:12PM; 8730 N Hanna Av; https://bit.ly/2RufrF9; West Hills; Two story, single family dwelling with a well developed attic fire. Crews are working to conduct salvage on both floors while fire attack locate the seat of the fire.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E104 E106 E296 E305 RA896 RA96 T105 T96; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Traffic - FATALITY 04/10/2021 INC#0637

Update Traffic - FATALITY; INC#0637; 12:10PM; Sb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/3dqO7R8; Sun Valley; Sadly the patient was determined dead on scene and one task force will remain to assist CHP and LA County Coroner in a body removal operation as needed. All questions regarding the collision are referred to CHP LOG#1550 for their investigation. No further details.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC14 E260 E289 E298 E81 E89 EM14 HR3 RA81 RA86 T60 T89 T98; CH8; 18; Margaret Stewart

Traffic 04/10/2021 INC#0637

Traffic; INC#0637; 11:56AM; Sb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/3dqO7R8; Sun Valley; Firefighters are initiating a vehicle extrication for one patient trapped inside vehicle. Age/gender/condition of the patient are unknown at this time. CHP Log# 1550; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC14 E260 E289 E298 E81 E89 EM14 HR3 RA81 RA86 T60 T89 T98; CH8; 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire KNOCKDOWN 04/08/2021 INC#1041

Update KNOCKDOWN Brush Fire; INC#1041; 04:21PM; 8336 W Mulholland Dr; https://bit.ly/3mxqxoi; Hollywood Hills West; The fire appears to have been started by a downed power pole, resulting from a traffic collision. The fire burned light-to-medium brush in 7 mph winds. Firefighters navigated around the electrical hazard from the power pole, deployed hose lines into the brush, and stopped all forward progress of the fire at approximately one-quarter acre in 19 minutes (53 firefighters). Firefighter-paramedics are on scene evaluating an occupant from the vehicle. CHP Log 2144; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 BC5 CW3A CW3B E108 E261 E290 E35 E52 E76 E86 E97 E99 EM14 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HA5 RA27 RA76 T61 T90; CH5; 18; Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire 04/08/2021 INC#1041

Brush Fire; INC#1041; 04:02PM; 8336 W Mulholland Dr; https://bit.ly/3mxqxoi; Hollywood Hills West; Approx one-quarter acre of brush on fire in steep terrain with a moderate rate of spread. There are no immediate threats to nearby structures.; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 BC5 CW3A CW3B E108 E261 E35 E52 E76 E86 E97 E99 EM14 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HA5 RA76 T61; CH5; 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 04/08/2021 INC#0492

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0492; 10:31AM; 5142 N Vineland Ave; North Hollywood; The initial caller reported a transformer problem, which was later upgraded to a structure fire. It took 36 firefighters 25 minutes to locate and extinguish the flames, which appear to have been caused by an electrical problem. No reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; T60 E260 RA60 E86 E76 RA76 T89 E289 BC14 E102 T78 E278; 9; 17; Nicholas Prange