Alerts

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0014; 12:27AM; 13969 W Beaver St; http://bit.ly/2pPKgX8; Sylmar; 26 firefighters protected a single-family home, as a storage shed went up in flames, putting the home at risk of impingement/involvement. Firefighters extinguished the flames in 15 minutes from the time of alarm. Unknown cause. No reported injuries; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E75 E91 E98 RA891 RA91 T75 T98; CH8; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire; INC#0014; 12:12AM; 13969 W Beaver St; http://bit.ly/2pPKgX8; Sylmar; PRELIM: Outside fire exposing a single family home to flames; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E75 E91 E98 RA891 RA91 T75 T98; CH9; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Auto vs Equestrian; INC#1537; 09:40PM; 10258 W Foothill Bl; http://bit.ly/2qLLgfi; Lake View Terrace; A vehicle struck two horseback riders on Foothill Blvd. LAFD responded to find two patients in critical condition, who were transported to a local trauma center by firefighter-paramedics. The horses appear to be deceased on scene. The driver appears to have fled the scene on foot. Nothing further. Additional questions to LAPD, reference incident #4944; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E24 E274 EM14 RA77 RA874 RA98 T74; CH8; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire #SepulvedaFire; INC#1206; 09:00PM; 5600 N Woodley Ave; http://bit.ly/2JlkXms; Sepulveda Basin; The Sepulveda Fire has been stopped at approximately 60 acres, with containment at 80%. LAFD dozers cut very effective fire line that stopped the flames in their "tracks." Ground and air crews made aggressive attacks to keep this fire from damaging any buildings or even causing any evacuations. No injuries associated with this incident have been reported. The cause remains unknown and under investigation. Crews will remain on scene to mop up remaining hot spots and ensure containment lines hold as the extreme fire weather is expected to return through the night and continue into tomorrow (red flag parking restrictions in effect through tomorrow). LAFD drone pilots are surveying the area from above to more completely and accurately identify hot spots. CERT and LAFD support volunteers assisted our firefighters on scene throughout the incident. We ask residents to remain vigilant according to the lafd.org/ready-set-go wildfire preparation plan and to monitor LAFD social media and traditional news media for breaking news and updates throughout this extreme fire weather; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AR2 BC10 BC15 BC4 BC701 BC702 BC712 BC9 BP74 CE59 CE83 CE84 CL1 CM42 CM722 CW3A DZ12 E1 E10 E102 E109 E20 E201 E205 E21 E210 E239 E26 E27 E288 E29 E290 E3 E39 E443 E447 E5 E66 E75 E81 E83 E88 E95 E99 EM14 H1 H4 H5 HA1 HA4 HA5 HE1 PI3 PI4 RA39 SU1 T39 T88 T90 UA1 WT88; CH8; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire; INC#1206; 06:05PM; 5600 N Woodley Av; http://bit.ly/2JlkXms; Sepulveda Basin; 30 acres; 20% containment; Firefighters continue to battle in the wind, and are gaining ground. ROAD/FREEWAY RAMP CLOSURES: NB and SB 405 Burbank Blvd On and Off ramps closed. SB 405 Victory Blvd ramps closed. Burbank Blvd closed both directions between Woodley and Sepulveda. Media briefing at CP @1830; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; -Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire #SepulvedaFire; INC#1206; 05:40PM; 5600 N Woodley Ave; http://bit.ly/2JlkXms; Sepulveda Basin; 128 Firefighters continue to attack the fire from ground and air in an attempt to slow its progress. The fire is approximately 10 acres in size. Homeless are being evacuated south to the 101 Freeway. No reported injuries. No structures currently threatened. NO EVACUATION ORDERS have been given at this time. RESIDENTS of Sherman Oaks and Encino: Gather essential documents, food/water, and position vehicles for swift exit, should the need arise. MEDIA: Stage on Woodley south of Victory (south of the Japanese Garden and Water Reclamation Plant), approach from the North; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; CH5; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire; INC#1206; 04:03PM; 5600 N Woodley Av; http://bit.ly/2JlkXms; Sepulveda Basin; A brush fire is burning near the intersection of Burbank Bl and Woodley Ave, heading to the southwest. Those nearby should gather essentials, monitor local news, LAFD social media channels, and lafd.org/alerts. For more information on preparing for a wildfire, visit this website: https://www.lafd.org/read-set-go; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; CH8; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire; INC#1206; 04:03PM; 5600 N Woodley Av; http://bit.ly/2JlkXms; Sepulveda Basin; PRELIM: Approx 2-acre brush fire in the Sepulveda Basin; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; CH8; 12; -Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire; INC#1041; 02:30PM; Sunshine Canyon Landfill; internal:/; Granada Hills; A small 20' x 20' brush fire is burning near the Sunshine Canyon Landfill near the 5/14 interchange west of San Fernando Rd. Several spot fires have started near the original. Currently, all spot fires are small. Air Ops making water drops and ground crews are deploying hose lines and hand tools. Unknown cause; FS 18; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; BC12 BC702 BC711 CM42 E1 E10 E18 E239 E275 E287 E66 E75 E8 E90 E91 EM12 FR91 H1 H2 H4 HA1 HA2 HA4 RA18 T39 T75 T87; CH5; 15; -Nicholas Prange

Update Traffic Collision; INC#1396; 09:57PM; 20900 W Sherman Wy; http://bit.ly/33RNW9d; Canoga Park; Nine patients total. All have been transported by LAFD ambulance to area hospitals. Four have potentially life threatening injuries, while the other five have lesser injuries. No details are available on their ages, genders, specific medical conditions, affiliation or circumstances. LADWP is on scene. They have stopped the flow of water from the hydrant and will be safely securing the toppled power lines. An LAFD Urban Search and Rescue unit is at the scene to assist the Department of Building and Safety (en route with an unknown ETA) in a detailed examination of the WSS footwear store that suffered a roof collapse and interior damage following the deluge with water from the sheared hydrant. All store employees are accounted for, and no other patients are believed to be outstanding. Media Inquiries (including circumstances and total number of vehicles): LAPD Valley Traffic Division Incident #4939; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC15 BC17 CM42 E104 E273 E289 E305 E72 E89 EM15 EM17 RA104 RA72 RA73 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T89 UR89; - Brian Humphrey