Alerts

Update Hiker Rescue 03/16/2019 INC#0801

Update Hiker Rescue; INC#0801; 01:18PM; 11000 N Redmesa Dr; http://bit.ly/2TSDiOn; Chatsworth; 45 firefighters, including specially trained Urban Search & Rescue technicians, were able to perform a rope rescue, lowering a 19 y/o male hiker from a precarious position on a rock outcropping 150 feet above grade level to a safe flat location; LAFD paramedics are evaluating the patient to determine the need for transportation and further assessment at a local area hospital; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E107 E288 E289 E296 E88 E89 E90 EM15 EM9 H4 H6 RA107 RA801 RA889 RA896 RA90 RA96 RH114 T88 T89 T96 UR88 UR89; CH8; 13 18; Brian Wall

Hiker Rescue 03/16/2019 INC#0801

Hiker Rescue; INC#0801; 01:18PM; 11000 N Redmesa Dr; http://bit.ly/2TSDiOn; Chatsworth; Light force 96 responded to a hiker who was unable to continue climbing up or down a rock face requiring a response from LAFD Urban Search & Rescue companies and Aerial resources with hoist capabilities; LAFD ground and air resources are determining the safest & fastest rescue options; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E107 E288 E296 E88 E90 H4 H6 RA896 RA96 RH214 T88 T96 UR88; CH8; 18; Brian Wall

Brush Fire 03/16/2019 INC#0688

Brush Fire; INC#0688; 11:57AM; 11451 W Foothill Bl; http://bit.ly/2D65tS5; Lake View Terrace; 32 firefighters quickly extinguished a small brush fire in the Hansen Dam area in 12 minutes preventing a conflagration; Resources will remain on scene to complete a thorough and complete extinguishment of the burned areas; Cause/Loss TBD; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 E24 E274 E290 E298 E75 E77 E91 E98 EM15 H2 H3 H6 RA898 RA90 RA98 T74 T90 T98 WT77; CH5; 13; Brian Wall

Update Wires Down 03/16/2019 INC#0445

Update Wires Down; INC#0445; 09:16AM; 14935 W Chatsworth St; http://bit.ly/2TRNdni; Mission Hills; LAFD, DWP, DOT, LAPD, & CHP are in unified command to coordinate the safe removal of a UPS truck & driver (No injuries reported), and re-open the EB 118 fwy; LAFD Air and ground resources are working with allied agencies to triage a larger area off the freeway from Noble Ave. x Brand Blvd. extending southeast along the power distribution lines to Devonshire St. between Woodman Ave & Arleta Ave.; No injuries reported; All agency resources continue to evaluate the area for damage, and secure effected power lines for safety as well as restore service as soon as possible;; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E290 E7 E75 E87 E90 E98 H6 RA75 RA87 T75 T90; CH8; 17; Brian Wall

Wires Down 03/16/2019 INC#0445

Wires Down; INC#0445; 09:16AM; 14935 W Chatsworth St; http://bit.ly/2TRNdni; Mission Hills; Fire suppression resources responded to a UPS truck entangled in high voltage wires on the East Bound side of the 118 freeway; The driver has been directed to maintain position in the truck until DWP is able to shut down the power lines; CHP has shut down 2 lanes on the EB 118 FWY; Additionally, widespread impact to the North of the freeway impacting several residents as well as streets in the area; DOT and LAPD are responding to control city streets; residents in nearby homes that are impacted have been directed to shelter in place; The situation is static, awaiting DWP to complete shut down and repair of the transmission lines; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E75 E98 RA75 T75; CH8; 17; Brian Wall

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/15/2019 INC#1659

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1659; 09:32PM; 13711 W Ventura Bl; http://bit.ly/2F4kjXG; Sherman Oaks; 36 Firefighters extinguished flames inside one unit within a row of one-story commercial units; The fire on the mezzanine and attic was extinguished in 44 minutes, stopping the spread to adjacent businesses; No reported injuries; Cause/ Loss TBD; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E102 E260 E278 E288 E60 E88 RA78 RA878 T60 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Amy Bastman

Structure Fire 03/15/2019 INC#1659

Structure Fire; INC#1659; 09:32PM; 13711 W Ventura Bl; http://bit.ly/2F4kjXG; Sherman Oaks; One-story row of commercial units with fire in the mezzanine of one unit; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E102 E278 E288 E88 RA78 RA878 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Amy Bastman

Hiker Rescue 03/13/2019 INC#0743

Hiker Rescue; INC#0743; 01:04PM; 24627 W Welby Wy; http://bit.ly/2XXn31x; West Hills; Air and ground units quickly located and assisted two hikers in distress near El Escorpian Park/Cave of Munits. Ground crews are bringing them out on foot and via ground vehicle with no reported medical complaints at this time; No further information; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; BC17 E105 E106 E305 E84 H2 H4 RA105 RH214 T105; CH8; 18; Nick Prange

Fallen Tree 03/11/2019 INC#1528

Fallen Tree; INC#1528; 09:17PM; 23901 W Los Rosas St; http://bit.ly/2THyNpD; West Hills; "Large" (?) eucalyptus tree fell onto residential street, damaging (parked?) vehicle and blocking roadway; No injury; LA City Street Maintenance notified for removal; LAFD does not determine the cause of trees falling; FS 106; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Dispatched Unit: E106; Radio Channel: 8; 3; - Brian Humphrey

Update Traffic Collision 03/10/2019 INC#0315

Update Traffic Collision; INC#0315; 08:55AM; SB 405 Fwy north of the 101 Fwy; http://bit.ly/2EN0oMD; Sherman Oaks; The 51 year-old male driver of the overturned big rig has been taken to a regional hospital for evaluation of unspecified but minor / non-life threatening injury; LAFD is in Unified Command with CHP/Caltrans; Plan A: LAFD coordinated safe transfer of ~ 9,4000 gallons of highly flammable liquid Propane from the currently intact but overturned tank trailer to a second (en route) vehicle, before the overturned tractor/tank trailer is uprighted and removed by a private tow service; No time estimate; Motorists: continue to expect significant congestion and delay; Avoid the area and consider alternate route/s; Detours are available: Monitor traffic reports on news radio; Follow @CHPSouthern and @CaltransDist7 on Twitter for detailed roadway status and reopening information; Media Inquiries: CHP West Valley Log #707; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC10 CM42 E239 E288 E39 E77 E87 E88 RA39 RA88 SQ87 T39 T88 WT77; Radio Channels: 8; 17; - Brian Humphrey