Alerts

Modified River Rescue 07/11/2019 INC#1329

Modified River Rescue; INC#1329; 06:38PM; 43 Pacoima Wash; http://bit.ly/2xLmKLq; Pacoima; Initial reports of a motorcycle collision with the rider possibly in the wash;Firefighters have located a dirt bike (unknown if it is the bike in question) in the wash and continue to search for a patient ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 CM42 E298 E7 E75 E76 E91 E98 H0C H0D RA898 RA91 SW44 SW88 T98 UR88; CH8; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 07/10/2019 INC#1065

Update Brush Fire; INC#1065; 04:38PM; 3635 N Vanalden Av; http://bit.ly/30tSMbm; Tarzana; All forward progress of the fire is stopped at approximately 3 acres total with no visible flames remaining;Firefighters 100% containment with hand lines surrounding the fire;LACoFD also responded with full brush assignment, air resources being released;Ventura Co FD resources were canceled;No injuries reported;Firefighters will remain on scene conducting mop up operations to ensure no hot spots remain; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; AO2 BC15 BC17 CM42 CM43 E103 E104 E273 E290 E293 E70 E72 E73 E84 E93 EM17 H2 H3 H5 HA2 HA3 HA5 RA84 T73 T90 T93; CH5; 13; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 07/10/2019 INC#1065

Brush Fire; INC#1065; 03:56PM; 3635 N Vanalden Av; http://bit.ly/30tSMbm; Tarzana; Approximately 1 acre of light to medium brush on hillside with no structures threatened; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; AO2 BC15 BC17 E103 E104 E273 E290 E293 E70 E72 E73 E84 E93 EM17 H2 H3 H5 HA2 HA3 HA5 RA84 T73 T90 T93; CH5; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 07/10/2019 INC#0536

Update Explosion; INC#0536; 11:00AM; 6445 N Denny Av; http://bit.ly/2JGIKNk; North Hollywood; LAFD Hazardous Materials squad used sensitive odor detection equipment and found no existing life hazard in the structure;The presence of multiple 'bug bombs' indicates probable cause of explosion;LAFD Urban Search and Rescue crews evaluated structural integrity and while there does not appear to be any significant damage to the building as a whole (some damage to three units ie blown out windows, stucco buckling and doors off hinges), they are 'yellow tagging' the two story apartment building (denying entry) while awaiting LA Building and Safety for their complete evaluation and determination;No injuries reported to any occupants, one LAPD Officer transported in fair condition with medical complaint (likely respiratory irritation);No further details; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC12 BC14 BC5 CM42 E289 E60 E86 E87 E89 EM12 HR3 JT2 JT4 RA102 RA39 RA60 RA77 RA86 RA860 RA89 SQ87 T60 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 07/10/2019 INC#0536

Update Explosion; INC#0536; 10:37AM; 6445 N Denny Av; http://bit.ly/2JGIKNk; North Hollywood; Explosion related to multiple 'bug bombs' used in apartment unit;Damage to the structure appears to be minor at this time;No continuing life hazards exists and all occupants were evacuated;No injuries reported to occupants, 1 LAPD Officer being evaluated for medical complaint;No further details; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E289 E60 E87 E89 HR3 RA60 RA86 RA860 RA89 SQ87 T60 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 18; Margaret Stewart

Explosion 07/10/2019 INC#0536

Explosion; INC#0536; 10:15AM; 6445 N Denny Av; http://bit.ly/2JGIKNk; North Hollywood; LAFD on scene of apartment building with signs of minor explosion, no debris extending beyond the building (ie broken glass) with no smoke or fire visible;No immediate reports of injuries;Firefighters are investigating;No further information at this time; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E289 E60 E87 E89 RA60 RA860 RA89 SQ87 T60 T89 UR89; CH8; 18; Margaret Stewart

DRILL ONLY 07/09/2019 INC#0001

DRILL ONLY; INC#0001; 09:00PM; internal:/; Lopez Canyon; A multi-regional DRILL ONLY is beginning at 2100 hours starting at the Lopez Helispot. LAFD, LACoFD, ANF, and OCFA will be participating in this drill with an emphasis on nighttime air ops, and will include water drops and hover-filling. Drops will be made on a SIMULATION fire up Lopez Canyon; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; - Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire 07/08/2019 INC#1504

Brush Fire; INC#1504; 08:25PM; 12169 Delante Wy; http://bit.ly/2NFw6Dn; Granada Hills; 41 FF in 22 min have contained a 1/4-acre brush fire in light/medium brush, burning downhill. Crews will remain on scene to mop up any remaining hot spots. No reported injuries. Unknown cause/loss; FS 18; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC12 BC15 E18 E28 E287 E70 E75 E8 E87 E90 EM15 H2 H3 H6 HA2 HA3 HA6 RA18 T87; CH5; 13; - Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Brush Fire 07/07/2019 INC#1518

KNOCKDOWN Brush Fire; INC#1518; 11:40PM; 12261 W Foothill Bl; http://bit.ly/2JxNqEU; Lake View Terrace; 57 LAFD responders have fully extinguished the flames, holding fire damage to one acre; No injury; No structure damage; No evacuation; LAFD crews will be clearing from the now closed right lanes of the 210 Freeway shortly; Fire cause remains undetermined; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; - Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire 07/07/2019 INC#1518

Update Brush Fire; INC#1518; 11:00PM; 12261 W Foothill Bl; http://bit.ly/2JxNqEU; Lake View Terrace; Despite a 5-10 mph wind from the west, forward progress of the fire has been stopped by LAFD ground crews, who have surrounded the blaze with hose lines, and soon hope to extinguish all flame; No structure damage; LAFD helicopters are orbiting the location for command support and aerial reconnaissance to assure no embercast causes downwind fire; #LATraffic: Closure of one or more lanes of the eastbound Foothill (I-210) Freeway east of the Ronald Reagan (SR-118) Freeway will continue until LAFD freeway operations complete; Unknown duration; Motorists: expect minor delay in the immediate area; Detours are available, monitor traffic reports on news radio; Media: Contact CHP (Log #3841) for lane status and reopening information; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Dispatched LAFD Units: BC10 BC12 E24 E275 E298 E7 E75 E77 E90 E91 E98 EM15 H2 H3 H5 RA898 RA98 T75 T98 WT77; Radio Channels: 5; 12; - Brian Humphrey