Alerts

Hiker in Distress 10/24/2017

Hiker in Distress; 01:56PM; #SimiHills; https://goo.gl/maps/jHfeCWVrp722; Adult M chose to hike alone in remote section of Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve during extreme heat; Became exhausted and unable to continue; Did not know his location; Two LAFD copters and resources from allied agencies were required (on this day of Extreme Fire Weather with increased wildfire activity that often benefits from swift use of FD helicopters) to search for nearly one-half hour to find him; He will be hoisted into LAFD copter and returned to his parked vehicle at the trailhead; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Dispatched LAFD Units:; CH: 8; 18; - Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 10/24/2017

Brush Fire; 08:56AM; 11770 Foothill Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/uEJYFC75VXR2; #LakeViewTerrace; LAFD and allied agency ground and air response to one-quarter (0.25) acre of grass/brush burning in remote section the Hansen Dam Recreation area; No structure threat; No evacuation; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; CH: 5; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Fire 10/24/2017

Fire; 08:13AM; 15986 Yarnell St; https://goo.gl/maps/XJsfHFqPXfK2; Sylmar; Address Tentative; PRELIM: Two vehicles and tree ablaze, threatening at least one structure ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; CH: 9; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 10/24/2017

Brush Fire; 07:55AM; 16426 Lahey St; https://goo.gl/maps/WMx4fPnfpZx; Granada Hills; PRELIM: One-half acre of heavy vegetation north of the Ronald Reagan (SR118) Freeway and west of Woodley Av; Strong wind; No structure threat; This is one of two freeway adjacent fires in the area, the other south of the same freeway and to the east has been handled; All WB lanes of SR118 will be closed in the immediate area until flames have been extinguished; Though LAFD copters have been added for aerial reconnaissance and command support, the LAFD ground crews will handle ; FS 18; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; CH: 8; 18; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 10/23/2017

Traffic Collision; 09:37AM; NB 5 FY X OSBORNE ST; https://goo.gl/maps/zsGdfC98KAm; Arleta; 3 car traffic collision on the NB 5 FWY with 2 patients (unk age/gender/condition) including one needing extrication; Patients will be medically evaluated and transported to local hospitals as needed; Stay tuned to local news for updated traffic conditions; LAFD Inc #469; CHP LOG #1231; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E289 E7 E77 RA77 RA889 T89 ; CH: 8; 17; Amy Bastman

Update Hiker in Distress 10/23/2017

Update Hiker in Distress; 07:59PM; 9301 N VALLEY CIRCLE BL; internal:/; Chatsworth; LAFD ground resources quickly located an approx. 50 y/o male patient with an unspecified medical complaint; Patient is being transported to a local hospital; NFD; LAFD Inc #309; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; RA896 E106 RA106 E305 T105 H0F RH214 BC15 E107 ; Amy Bastman

Hiker in Distress 10/23/2017

Hiker in Distress; 07:59AM; 9301 N VALLEY CIRCLE BL; https://goo.gl/maps/jgoqjVp4bNU2; Chatsworth; LAFD air and ground response for a reported hiker in distress; No further details; LAFD Inc #309; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; CH: 8; 17; Amy Bastman

Brush Fire 10/22/2017

Brush Fire; 09:05PM; Near 11120 Oro Vista Av; https://goo.gl/maps/3G3JHN2DZjm; #Tujunga; PRELIM: LAFD air and ground response, joined by Los Angeles County FD and Angeles National Forest Firefighters to one-half (0.5) acre of medium density brush burning (in the wash?) on arrival; No structure threat; Temp 79.1°F | Wind 8 MPH from E | Humidity 19% | Sky Clear; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; CH: 5; 13; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 10/21/2017

Traffic Collision; 09:41PM; SB 5 Fwy x Osborne St ; https://goo.gl/maps/BnCdp2MHafK2; #Arleta; PRELIM: 2 vehicle collision (sedan vs SUV?) on/near freeway on-ramp with one vehicle (SUV?) overturned; 3 persons (unk age/gender/condition/affiliation) were ejected from that vehicle, no entrapment, and will be transported to area trauma centers with unspecified injuries; Unk status of sedan occupant/s; Media inquiries = CHP Log #4227 and LAPD Valley Traffic Incident #5460 (investigatory jurisdiction yet to be determined); FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Dispatched LAFD Units: E98 T98 E298 RA98 E7 RA898 RA75 EM15 BC12 RA7; CH: 8; 17; - Brian Humphrey

Fire 10/21/2017

Fire; 12:59PM; 12720 Burbank Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/Qr1B1T2G2y42; #ValleyVillage; Four vehicles burning on the 1st floor parking level under 3 story center-hallway apartments; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; CH: 9; 17, 18; Brian Humphrey