Alerts

Tank Truck Fire; INC#0349; 06:42AM; Wb 101 Fy; http://bit.ly/2MPiBi2; Woodland Hills; Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in the dual tires (only) of a tanker carrying hot asphalt. While there was a small breach to the exterior of the tanker, the interior lining is fully intact and preventing any spills. Two lanes of the WB101 are now re-opened though traffic will remain slowed while the CHP arranges for the tanker to be removed from the freeway. No injuries reported. Any further questions = CHP Log#1046; FS 84; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E105 E287 E293 E72 E84 E87 E93 HM75 RA84 SQ87 T87 T93; CH8; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire; INC#1101; 05:02PM; 4960 N Bascule Av; http://bit.ly/2Pkv7HN; Woodland Hills; Firefighters were careful to coordinate timing between roof companies and interior fire attack companies during the initial attack on an attic fire in a 3,054 sq-ft two-story vacant single-family home. On the roof above, firefighters cut holes to ventilate the smoke and heat as crews below opened the ceiling to apply water to the attic fire from inside the house. 28 firefighters quickly extinguished the flames in 14 minutes from the initial alarm. The cause remains unknown. No reported injuries ; FS 84; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E293 E305 E72 E84 EM17 RA105 RA93 T105 T93; CH9; 12; -Nicholas Prange

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