Alerts

Structure Fire; 09:21PM; 12521 W RUBENS AV; https://goo.gl/maps/ocBhuZyvsj12; Del Rey; Two story home with smoke showing from the rear of the home; LAFD Inc #1388; FS 62; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; CH: 9; 12; Amy Bastman

Hiker in Distress; 02:55PM; Santa Monica Mountains; https://goo.gl/maps/X8sCN232EhF2; Pacific Palisades; PRELIM: Injured adult F hiker on remote section of Santa Ynez Canyon Trail with possible facial and leg injury after fall (unk age/condition/affiliation/circumstances); Plan A: Hovering LAFD helicopter will hoist patient aboard for direct transport to hospital; FS 23; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Dispatched Units: E23 RA23 E269 T69 RH114 BC9 E69 H6 H2 RA69 E19 BP23; CH: 7; 17; - Brian Humphrey

Update Rescue; 06:21PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; internal:/; Hollywood; A tremendous team effort over the past 12 hours resulted in the best outcome, Jesse Hernandez was found alive this morning. Yesterday at approximately 4:30PM, the LAFD received reports that Jesse fell approximately 25 feet into a sewer pipe. The pipes are 4 foot in diameter filled with liquid at varying depth (2 feet and deeper) moving at 15 MPH. This network of pipes parallel the LA River and cross under freeways. A team consisting of LAFD, LAPD, CHP, DWP, City Recreation and Parks, Park Rangers and experts from the Bureaus of Sanitation, Engineering and Contract Administration worked together to analyze the pipe system, covering approximately 6,400 feet, and search all likely catch areas. 3rd party vendor cameras, regularly used to inspect pipes for repair, were used in addition to the early use of cameras by LAFD Urban Search and Rescue. The vendor cameras are able to both float at the top of the pipe and crawl along the bottom. The number of pipes providing different travel paths required a systematic approach to ensure each was searched. The expertise of the Bureau of Sanitation was instrumental in this search. Approximately 2,400 feet of pipe had been thoroughly inspected and the search was continuing when a maintenance hatch west of the WB134 under the 5 FY was opened to insert cameras. This was were Jesse was found alert and talking. Jesse was given a cell phone so he could immediately call family. Firefighter/Paramedics provided immediate medical care, decontamination and transport to a local hospital for a complete medical evaluation. The Mayor's Crisis Response Team was also at the command post throughout the night providing welcomed support to the family. We would like to thank the entire Hernandez family for their patience and optimism. From start to finish, this was an unprecedented team effort and the LAFD would like to recognize the excellent teamwork among all agencies involved.; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Rescue; 10:19PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; internal:/; Hollywood; #GriffithParkRescue Our search continues for Jesse Hernandez and we anticipate an extended operation throughout the night. LAFD is working closely with the Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Sanitation and Bureau of Contract Administration to bring in specialized 'closed circuit' cameras to further the search. These cameras have more advanced capabilities including lighting and the ability to attach to a pontoon which will crawl along the pipe. The pipes are 4' in diameter with varying depths of water moving at approximately 15 MPH. All possible City resources are being utilized in the search for Jesse. Our thoughts remain with Jesse and the extended Hernandez family. ; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Rescue; 09:15PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; internal:/; Hollywood; #GriffthParkRescue The coordinated Air to Ground search for 13yo Jesse Hernandez continues with over 100 LAFD firefighters and assisting agencies LAPD, CHP, LA City Recreation and Parks, Park Rangers, Department of Water and Power and Department of Sanitation. This is a closed system of sewage pipes which requires a detailed search along each possible path of travel. The Department of Sanitation is working closely with LAFD to map out the system and determine any void spaces as potential catch points. LAFD Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces are utilizing gear designed for these technical operations. They mounted a specialized camera on a flotation device (similar to a 'bogey board') which was tethered to a rope and extended 300' down a pipe. Firefighters are also using gas meters and all available equipment to safely conduct this on-going search. Per the family request, LAFD released a picture of Jesse via our social media channels in the hopes that if he is not in the pipe system, someone will see him and notify LAPD. Picnicking in the Griffith Park area is an Easter tradition for the Hernandez family and consequently, over 20 family members are present. The Mayor's Crisis Response Team is on scene helping to console and support family members. Our search continues and updates will be provided as possible.; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Rescue; 05:20PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; internal:/; Hollywood; Over 100 firefighters now involved in an extensive search from both air and ground for a 13 (age updated) yo boy reported to have fallen into a drainage ditch. Report comes from more than one bystander on scene. At least two family members who was with child (unk if that family member witnessed reported fall) is with LAFD firefighters. The ditch in question feeds down to the LA River and all avenues are being investigated. LAFD PIO enroute to Command Post (5254 Zoo Dr). No Further Details; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Rescue; 04:27PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; https://goo.gl/maps/edPYym1v62q; Hollywood; #GriffithPark Firefighters on scene investigating report of a small boy having fallen down (distance unknown) into a drainage ditch. Firefighters currently only see water and have not located any patient. LAFD Inc#903; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E250 E42 E482 E56 EM14 H6 HR3 RA56 RA82 T50 UR88 ; CH7; 17; Margaret Stewart

Hiker in Distress; 02:09PM; 2200 Sullivan Fire Rd; https://goo.gl/maps/moCm5dLrttG2; #TopangaStatePark Hoist operation underway to safely retrieve and transport an adult male hiker with unspecified injury/illness (age unk). No Further Details LAFD Inc#742; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC9 BP19 E19 E237 E37 H6 RA19 RH114 T37 ; CH7; 17; Margaret Stewart

Hiker in Distress; 01:20PM; 5350 W ZOO DR; https://goo.gl/maps/okN46xjDSCN2; Griffith Park; LAFD air and ground resources along with City of Los Angeles Park Rangers responded to a 68 y/o male who reportedly fell off a horse; Patient is being evaluated by ground crew paramedics for back pain and is currently in fair condition; No additional details regarding the circumstances of the incident; LAFD Inc #700; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; E56 RA56 T35 E235 H0A RH214 BC5 E35 H5 H6 ; CH: 7; 17; Amy Bastman

Media Advisory; 06:03PM; 8816 S Ramsgate Av; internal:/; Westchester / LAX Area; On March 28, 2018 at 1:50 AM, LAFD resources responded to a structure fire at 8816 S. Ramsgate Ave (Westchester), to find a one-story detached garage with fire showing. Firefighters made an aggressive attack. During the course of the incident a 41 year old female was rescued from the structure and transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Tragically she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The preliminary cause of the fire is "accidental". The LAFD Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section personnel are continuing the investigation. The exact cause of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner - Coroner.; FS 95; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart