Alerts

Hiker Rescue 11/08/2020 INC#1164

Hiker Rescue; INC#1164; 06:19PM; 24499 W Vanowen St; https://bit.ly/3padF8x; West Hills; LAFD Air Ops located the two hikers (reportedly uninjured) stuck in a crevice. Air Ops will conduct a hoist operation to retrieve and deliver them to a safe location where ground firefighters will meet them. Original 9-1-1 call received at 5:56PM. No further details; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO2 BC17 E105 E305 E84 H2 H5 HA2 HA5 RA105 RA90 RH114 T105; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 11/07/2020 INC#1322

Update KNOCKDOWN Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1322; 10:39PM; 5169 N Medina Rd; https://bit.ly/3l9W91z; Woodland Hills; Firefighters protected nearby vegetation and homes from a fire fully involving the top floor and attic of the ascending hillside home. It took 66 firefighters 45 minutes to extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 84; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC14 BC15 BC17 CM42 E105 E273 E288 E293 E296 E305 E73 E84 E89 E90 EM17 HR3 RA105 RA84 RA93 T105 T73 T88 T93 T96 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire 11/07/2020 INC#1322

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1322; 10:28PM; 5169 N Medina Rd; https://bit.ly/3l9W91z; Woodland Hills; Firefighters continue to battle flames in the ascending hillside home. Two additional task forces have been added, making this a greater alarm structure fire.; FS 84; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC14 BC15 BC17 CM42 E105 E273 E288 E293 E296 E305 E73 E84 E89 E90 EM17 HR3 RA105 RA84 RA93 T105 T73 T88 T93 T96 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 11/07/2020 INC#1322

Structure Fire; INC#1322; 09:54PM; 5169 N Medina Rd; https://bit.ly/3l9W91z; Woodland Hills; Three-story ascending hillside home with fire showing from the top floor.; FS 84; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E105 E293 E305 E84 RA84 RA93 T105 T93; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 11/07/2020 INC#1158

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1158; 07:53PM; 12330 W Osborne St; https://bit.ly/38nH5u0; Pacoima; LAFD sent 28 firefighters to what turned out to be a contents-only in one upstairs bedroom in a two-story garden-style apartment building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire in 13 minutes. One 60-year-old male was assessed and treated on scene by firefighter-paramedics for minor smoke inhalation, but declined transport to the hospital. No other injuries. The cause remains undetermined.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E91 E98 RA898 RA91 RA98 T75 T98; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 11/07/2020 INC#1158

Structure Fire; INC#1158; 07:40PM; 12330 W Osborne St; https://bit.ly/38nH5u0; Pacoima; Two-story garden-style apartment building with smoke showing.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E91 E98 RA898 RA98 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Trapped Vehicle 11/06/2020 INC#0611

Trapped Vehicle; INC#0611; 11:26AM; 8323 N Reseda Bl; https://bit.ly/2Ig8pPx; Northridge; Vehicle partially into the front of a flower shop with NO patients trapped or injuries reported. LAFD Urban Search and Rescue are continuing to respond to conduct any needed evaluation of the building. Most other resources are being canceled. No further details; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC10 E103 E104 E273 E70 EM15 EM17 HR3 RA104 RA70 T73 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Trapped Vehicle - Person vs Train Fatality 11/06/2020 INC#0512

Trapped Vehicle - Person vs Train Fatality; INC#0512; 10:24AM; 8164 N Sunland Bl; https://bit.ly/368JYfr; Sun Valley; Firefighters responded to reports of a person struck by train (unknown train type at this time) and determined the patient (age/gender unknown) to be deceased on scene. All media queries are referred to LAPD Inc# 1371. No further details.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 E24 E289 E77 E89 EM12 HR3 RA60 RA77 T89 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Pedestrian Struck 11/03/2020 INC#1435

Pedestrian Struck; INC#1435; 09:06PM; 15039 W Raymer St; https://bit.ly/2I5VRdT; Van Nuys; One person found deceased (no details) on/near railroad tracks after apparently being struck by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train #796, which remains at the scene. No physical injury to (unknown number) train passengers or crew. Media inquiries: LAPD Van Nuys Incident #3906, Coroner and Amtrak; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E239 E290 E39 E7 E81 E90 EM14 HR3 RA7 RA90 T39 T90 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire Fire Cause / Safety Statement 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Update Fire Cause / Safety Statement Structure Fire; INC#1456; 09:30PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; The fire's cause has been categorized as accidental, and is attributed to carelessness with a candle. One resident who came forth following smoke exposure was examined by LAFD Paramedics, and declined offered ambulance transport. No other injury reported. NOTE: "The Los Angeles Fire Department is seeing a strong uptick in local fires caused by candles, with a trio of such fires recently - that thankfully caused no injuries, but led to fearful moments and costly home damage. Firefighters suggest that anyone desiring candle-like ambiance should protect their home and family by using only a battery-powered simulated candle that features a cool-to-the-touch LED lamp."; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E273 E296 E305 E84 EM17 RA105 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T96; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey