Alerts

Structure Fire 03/20/2019 INC#1001

Structure Fire; INC#1001; 03:08PM; 20336 Paseo Del Campo; http://bit.ly/2OisCTV; Chatsworth; Firefighters arrived on scene to find a two-story townhome with fire in the attic and on the roof. Unknown cause. Unknown occupants.; FS 28; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E104 E28 E293 E70 E8 RA107 RA896 T73 T93; CH9; 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Explosion 03/20/2019 INC#0590

Update Explosion; INC#0590; 10:59AM; 7851 N Alabama Av; http://bit.ly/2JuKTyC; Canoga Park; One-story commercial building with an explosion in one unit. Two additional units are damaged and there is a partial roof collapse. No active fire upon LAFD arrival. Two patients have been transported to local trauma center in unknown condition. LAFD PIO en route to scene. Unknown cause/loss. ; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; AR11 AR2 BC15 BC17 CM42 E104 E105 E287 E296 E72 E93 EM10 EM14 EM15 EM17 PI2 RA106 RA107 RA70 RA83 RA896 RA96 SQ87 T87 T96 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Explosion 03/20/2019 INC#0590

Explosion; INC#0590; 10:59AM; 7851 N Alabama Av; http://bit.ly/2JuKTyC; Canoga Park; Firefighters responded to a one-story commercial building with an explosion in one unit. Firefighters find damage, but no active fire. Hose lines are being deployed as a precaution. No entry is being made at this time due to possible compromise to structural integrity. Building and Safety has been notified. There are two civilian patients with unknown injuries that are being given medical attention. Unknown cause/loss.; FS 72; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E104 E105 E287 E296 E72 E93 EM10 EM14 EM15 RA107 RA70 RA83 RA896 SQ87 T87 T96; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Explosion 03/20/2019 INC#0590

Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/19/2019 INC#1098

Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN; INC#1098; 03:50PM; 7722 N Faust Av; http://bit.ly/2OiMNBi; West Hills; 20 firefighters took just 10 minutes to extinguish a fire in a detached garage. A quick and aggressive fire attack prevented the fire from spreading to the home. Care was taken by companies inside the garage to move and cover items belonging to the homeowner to protect them from additional damage due to water from hose lines and debris falling from above during vertical ventilation.; FS 106; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E296 E305 E72 T105 T96; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

River Rescue 03/18/2019 INC#0037

River Rescue; INC#0037; 12:33AM; 35 Pacoima Wash; http://bit.ly/2F8U1nc; Pacoima; A 21-year old male and an 18-year-old female were rescued from fast-moving water in Pacoima. The couple entered the Pacoima wash near Foothill Blvd and were swept miles down river at approximately 20 mph. One patient called 9-1-1 from in the water and spoke with dispatchers while moving down river. Both patients grasped onto the wall right before passing underneath Telfair Ave and were stationary when units arrived. LAFD quickly deployed their aerial ladder with a firefighter dangling from a harness off of the end of the ladder. Both patients were extricated from the river within 15 minutes of resources getting to the scene. Both patients were treated and transported to a local hospital with no significant injuries. Cause of entering the river is unknown.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E298 E75 E98 H4 H6 RA39 RA98 T98; CH5; 14; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/17/2019 INC#1246

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1246; 05:17PM; 5460 N White Oak Av; http://bit.ly/2OaGhfL; Encino; 71 firefighters extinguished a fire in a 4-story apartment building (3 residential floors over 1 parking) in 68 minutes. Initially, firefighters found lazy smoke and traced it to a microwave in a unit, which was out upon arrival. Members outside observed no change in smoke coming from the rear of the building. Further investigation revealed fire in the attic above multiple units. Additional units were added and companies began making access through the ceiling to access the fire. In the process of extinguishing the fire, multiple units were damaged by flames and smoke, causing tenants and their pets to become displaced. Unknown number of units/residents/animals to be displaced. Red Cross is responding to assist these families during this time. No civilian or firefighter injuries. Unknown cause/loss. ; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 BC5 BC9 CM42 E100 E239 E273 E278 E288 E290 E293 E35 E73 E76 E83 E93 EM17 RA100 RA73 RT83 T39 T73 T78 T88 T90; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/17/2019 INC#1254

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1254; 05:21PM; 13736 W Desmond St; http://bit.ly/2Y424dB; Pacoima; 68 firefighters extinguished a fire at a welding shop attached to a 1-story U-shaped commercial building in just 19 minutes. The welding shop was operating in an area that was added onto the exterior of the building under a corrugated metal roof. Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire after making entry. An aggressive interior fire fight revealed a mezzanine in the back that was fully involved. The fire was rapidly extinguished and all nearby buildings and properties were protected. Fire did not extend inside the commercial building or into the adjacent bus yard. The unit was unoccupied at the time of the fire. No injuries. Unknown cause/loss.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E81 E87 E88 E89 E91 E98 EM15 HR3 RA889 RA898 RA98 SQ87 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH8; 14 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/17/2019 INC#1246

Structure Fire; INC#1246; 05:17PM; 5460 N White Oak Av; http://bit.ly/2OaGhfL; Encino; Units arrived on scene to find a 4-story modern apartment building with light smoke showing from the rear.; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC17 E100 E273 E288 E293 E83 E93 RA100 RA73 T73 T88; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 03/17/2019 INC#1254

Structure Fire; INC#1254; 05:21PM; 13736 W Desmond St; http://bit.ly/2Y424dB; Pacoima; One story commercial building with heavy smoke showing. Two additional task forces added.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 BC15 CM42 E275 E287 E289 E290 E298 E7 E81 E88 E89 E91 E98 EM15 HR3 RA889 RA898 RA98 T75 T87 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 14 18; Nicholas Prange