Alerts

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

Hiker Rescue 04/29/2026 INC#0994

Hiker Rescue; INC#0994; 02:22PM; 19001 W Mulholland Dr; https://bit.ly/4d3HMsa; Tarzana; LAFD units responded to a hiker on the Caballero Creek hiking trail. LAFD Air Operations lowered paramedics down to patient. 69 year old male, unconfirmed medical condition and/or medical complaint. Patient being hoisted into a LAFD helicopter and transported to a local hospital for medical care.; FS 109; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; AO1 AO2 BC10 BP109 E109 E273 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 RA84 RH114 T73; CH8; 14; Jamie Stewart

Structure Fire 04/29/2026 INC#0425

Structure Fire; INC#0425; 08:42AM; 10041 N Canoga Av; https://bit.ly/4t3Kl3e; Chatsworth; Light Force 96 on scene reporting 1 story row of 5 commercial units with light smoke showing from one of the units. BC15 on scene assuming command as Canoga IC. LAFD has crews interior searching for source of fire and LAFD crews also on the roof. Engine 107 reporting a compressor from the inside of a unit giving off smoke. No active fire and no extension. ; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 E107 E28 E287 E296 E70 EM15 RA107 RA896 T87 T96; CH9; 14; Jamie Stewart

[UPDATE] PHYSICAL RESCUE 04/28/2026 INC#1654

[UPDATE] PHYSICAL RESCUE; INC#1654; 08:14PM; 13570 W Paxton St; https://bit.ly/4tIUkN7; Pacoima; Task Force 98 is on scene of a train vs pedestrian. 1 patient determined deceased on scene. 1 patient on the train medically evaluated, but no injury. Incident completed.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E75 E98 EM15 HR703 RA75 RA91 T75 T98 UR88; CH8; 16; Jamie Stewart