Alerts

Update Confined Space Rescue 02/03/2024 INC#1224

Update Confined Space Rescue; INC#1224; 09:30PM; EB 118 Fwy x Laurel Canyon Blvd; https://maps.app.goo.gl/eaWHf1fGHVqxpoR37; #Pacoima; Rescuers thoroughly searched the tunnels/drains/channels and did not locate an injured female, as reported. One adult male was located, but did not wish to receive LAFD assistance in any way. Crews will be picking up the equipment and clearing the scene shortly.; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 E18 E27 E275 E288 E289 E298 E75 E87 E88 E89 EM15 HR3 PI3 RA70 RA75 RA96 SO1 SQ87 T75 T88 T89 T98 UR88 UR89; CH8; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

Confined Space Rescue 02/03/2024 INC#1224

Confined Space Rescue; INC#1224; 06:14PM; EB 118 Fwy x Laurel Canyon Blvd; #Pacoima; One adult female is trapped in a storm drain with unknown injuries. Urban Search and Rescue teams are responding to make entry into the confined space.; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 E18 E27 E275 E288 E289 E75 E87 E88 EM15 HR3 RA70 RA75 RA96 SO1 SQ87 T75 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 12 13; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 02/03/2024 INC#0930

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0930; 02:43PM; 7230 N Medical Center Dr; https://maps.app.goo.gl/fiAWHCXYzmFZyx2z9; #WestHills; Firefighters found a small fire on the fourth floor of a medical center building, held in check by a fire sprinkler. Forty-six firefighters responded to the modern sealed six-story building and took 26 minutes to access and extinguish the flames, which were well-contained by the sprinklers. Firefighters will be on scene for an extended operation to clear the building of water and smoke. resulting from the fire and sprinklers. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 106; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC10 BC15 BC17 CM40 CM42 E104 E106 E273 E296 E305 E72 E84 EM17 RA106 RA72 RA84 SO1 T105 T73 T96; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 02/03/2024 INC#0930

Structure Fire; INC#0930; 02:43PM; 7230 N Medical Center Dr; #WestHills; Six-story medical center building with fire showing from the fourth floor. Reports of fire sprinkler activations on that floor. Offensive mode.; FS 106; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 CM40 CM42 E106 E296 E305 E72 E84 RA106 RA72 SO1 T105 T96; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Knockdown - Structure Fire 02/02/2024 INC#0834

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#0834; 12:57PM; 8800 N Kester Av; https://maps.app.goo.gl/FDsT6oBN95CbrL8M9; #PanoramaCity; 39 LAFD Firefighters took just 15 minutes to access, confine and fully extinguish heavy fire in the attached garage of a two story townhome, preventing flames from extending into the living area, or damaging an adjacent residence. No injury. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 BC15 E239 E275 E290 E7 E81 E90 RA7 RA75 SO1 T39 T75 T90; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 02/02/2024 INC#0834

Structure Fire; INC#0834; 12:42PM; 8800 N Kester Av; https://maps.app.goo.gl/FDsT6oBN95CbrL8M9; #PanoramaCity; PRELIM: Offensive fire attack against heavy flames in the attached garage of a two story townhome, with an additional townhome threatened.; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 BC15 E239 E275 E290 E7 E81 E90 RA7 RA75 T39 T75 T90; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Fire 01/31/2024 INC#0964

Fire; INC#0964; 02:03PM; 8940 N Reseda Bl; https://maps.app.goo.gl/r3ZuzX5XTSTjsKLL9; #Northridge; PRELIM: Scaffolding (only) toppled into power lines at four-story apartment building under construction. No injury. Though there is electrical arcing and small flames involving debris near the currently energized scaffolding, the now vacant (all workers safety self-evacuated) building is not involved with fire. LADWP en route (unknown ETA). #LATraffic: Full closure of Reseda Boulevard between Rayen Street and Nordhoff Street until LADWP crews have secured the power line, and rendered the site and vicinity safe for travel. Unknown ETO. Motorists, expect congestion and delay, avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Detours are readily available. Monitor traffic reports on news radio. Bus Riders: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter/X ( https://twitter.com/MetroLAAlerts) for any service updates.; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC10 BC15 E103 E273 E287 E70 E73 RA70 RA73 T73 T87; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 01/29/2024 INC#1307

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1307; 05:02PM; 15639 W La Mesa St; #Sylmar; Firefighters responded to a one-story single-family home with fire in a front room of the house. Firefighters concurrently (1) deployed hose lines to engage in an interior fire attack, and (2) ascended ladders to the roof to provide the structure with ventilation (allowing the heat and smoke a place to escape). Ultimately, it took 36 firefighters 16 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 E18 E275 E298 E75 E91 E98 EM15 RA75 RA891 RA91 SO1 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 01/29/2024 INC#1307

Structure Fire; INC#1307; 04:46PM; 15639 W La Mesa St; #Sylmar; One-story single-family home with fire showing. Offensive mode.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 E18 E275 E298 E75 E91 E98 EM15 RA75 RA891 RA91 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Civilian Fatality Structure Fire 01/24/2024 INC#0143

Civilian Fatality Structure Fire; INC#0143; 03:02AM; 10803 N Noble Av; https://bit.ly/3Hsn1XE; #MissionHills; 32 LAFD Firefighters took just 22 minutes (3:24 AM) to access, confine and extinguish heavy fire within an 1,856 square foot one-story home, that had been converted to a residential duplex (Primary and ADU under one roof). In extinguishing the intense flames, firefighters discovered the remains of one adult male. The three other occupants of the building were able to escape unharmed. No other injuries reported. Fire cause under active investigation. The 72 year-old structure was not equipped with smoke alarms as required by law. LAFD Public Information Officer Firefighter David Ortiz is en route to assist the media (ETA 4:15 AM). ; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR1 BC12 BC15 E275 E287 E7 E75 E87 PI4 RA7 RA75 T75 T87; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey