Alerts

Agency Assist 05/23/2024 INC#0396

Agency Assist; INC#0396; 08:31AM; Tujunga Wash; https://maps.app.goo.gl/ULndatrrrN8bsh948; #ShadowHills; PRELIM: LAFD ground crews assisting LAPD Foothill Division (Incident #1277) and Medical Examiner with the recovery of a person discovered deceased (undetermined age / gender / body condition / affiliation / circumstances) by a hiker in remnant floodwater along a remote section of the Tujunga Wash flood control channel. No further details.; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E274 E275 EM12 RA74 T74; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Pedestrian Struck by Train 05/18/2024 INC#0492

Pedestrian Struck by Train; INC#0492; 09:44AM; 6900 Vineland Ave; https://maps.app.goo.gl/YRBysA7kz98jj76z6; #NorthHollywood; PRELIM: One pedestrian (unknown age / gender / affiliation / circumstances) deceased after apparently being struck by southbound Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train #770. The person and train remain at scene. None of the approximately 150 persons aboard the intercity passenger train are injured. Media Inquiries: Amtrak, LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #1566) and Medical Examiner.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E102 E239 E60 E86 E89 EM5 HR3 RA257 RA60 T39 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 05/18/2024 INC#0323

Update Structure Fire; INC#0323; 08:15AM; 21724 W Napa St; https://bit.ly/3QQfkjc; #CanogaPark; Firefighters performing an exhaustive search of the densely packed 1,320 square foot home discovered three dogs within the otherwise unoccupied residence. Though one of the dogs was discovered alive and provided supportive care by firefighters, the other two dogs sadly perished in the smoke charged building. The three adult residents were away from their home at the time of the fire. No human injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 E104 E106 E273 E305 E72 RA104 RA96 T105 T73; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Structure Fire 05/18/2024 INC#0323

Update Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#0323; 07:47AM; 21724 W Napa St; https://bit.ly/3QQfkjc; #CanogaPark; Firefighters forced entry into the unoccupied 1,320 square foot one-story single family home to encounter excessive storage and heavy fire in one room at the southwest corner the residence. Though flames extended through the attic, 32 LAFD Firefighters extinguished the stubborn fire in just 30 minutes. No human injury. A search continues for three missing dogs. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 E104 E106 E273 E305 E72 RA104 RA96 T105 T73; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 05/18/2024 INC#0323

Structure Fire; INC#0323; 07:17AM; 21724 W Napa St; https://maps.app.goo.gl/qBYm6d7DoJT7jZpM7; #CanogaPark; PRELIM: Offensive firefighting operations at a one-story home with heavy smoke showing.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 E104 E106 E273 E305 E72 RA104 RA96 T105 T73; CH0; Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision with Entrapment 05/17/2024 INC#1279

Traffic Collision with Entrapment; INC#1279; 05:14PM; 6230 N Sepulveda Bl; https://bit.ly/4bAesqU; #VanNuys; PRELIM: Two vehicle collision with one person trapped. #LATraffic: Closure of both northbound and southbound Sepulveda Boulevard between Victory Boulevard and Erwin Street until LAFD & LAPD operations are complete. Motorists, expect congestion and delay, avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Detours are readily available. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #3585). ; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E100 E239 E290 E39 EM14 HR3 RA100 RA839 RA90 T39 T90 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/15/2024 INC#0610

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire ; INC#0610; 10:59AM; 6557 N Mclennan Av; https://bit.ly/3QMMrnR; #LakeBalboa; It took 39 firefighters 23 minutes to extinguish the flames in this one-story single family home. Fire began in the kitchen, and all occupants escaped the house prior to fire department arrival; several cats were pulled to safety by firefighters and treated for smoke inhalation. No surrounding homes were affected, no occupant or firefighter injuries reported. The incident remains under investigation. ; FS 100; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 E100 E273 E290 E39 E83 E90 RA100 RA83 SO1 T73 T90; CH8; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire 05/15/2024 INC#0610

Structure Fire; INC#0610; 10:36AM; 6557 N Mclennan Av; https://bit.ly/3QMMrnR; #LakeBalboa; First arriving companies report a one-story single family dwelling with heavy fire showing from the first story and attic. All human occupants are out of the house, though there are reports of pets still in the home. Companies are currently making entry with hose lines to extinguish the flames, proceeding to the roof to ventilate the smoke, and using hose lines outside to protect neighboring homes.; FS 100; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC12 E100 E273 E290 E39 E83 E90 RA100 RA83 T73 T90; CH9; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

KNOCKDOWN Semi-trailer Collision and Fire 05/08/2024 INC#0797

KNOCKDOWN Semi-trailer Collision and Fire; INC#0797; 12:17PM; SB 5 x 405; https://bit.ly/3Ux2lUy; #GranadaHills; 80 firefighters spent 38 minutes in a coordinated effort to confine and extinguish flames in one of two semi-trailers involved in this collision on the southbound 5 Freeway, just north of the 405 transition. One male driver successfully escaped his burning cab, and passing motorists stopped to help extinguish the flames on his clothes and body. Upon LAFD arrival, he was transported by rescue ambulance to a local trauma center with critical burns. No other injuries or patients were reported, as the other semi-trailer was parked on the shoulder with no occupants at the time of the collision. While foam was used to extinguish the fire, fuel and oil runoff was contained to the immediate area and then remediated, preventing any further threat to immediate surroundings or storm drains. Media inquiries: CHP Log 1309. ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC12 BC731 CM40 CM42 E18 E275 E287 E290 E75 E77 E88 E91 E98 EM12 EM14 H1 HA1 JT1 JT2 PI4 RA18 RA87 RA90 RA91 SO1 SQ21 SQ87 T75 T87 T90 T98 WT77 WT88; CH8; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

Semi Truck Collision and Fire 05/08/2024 INC#0797

Semi Truck Collision and Fire; INC#0797; 12:17PM; SB 5 x SAN DIEGO FREEWAY; https://bit.ly/3Ux2lUy; #GranadaHills ; Two semi trucks were involved in a collision. One semi is on fire, with an associated patient burned and in critical condition. ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC12 BC731 E18 E275 E287 E75 E77 E88 EM12 JT1 RA18 RA87 RA91 SQ87 T75 T87 T98 WT77 WT88; CH8; 17; Lyndsey Lantz