Alerts

Update Investigation 12/20/2017

Update Investigation; 10:27PM; 1724 N Highland Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Significant portion of LAFD resources have been released while the joint LAFD / LAPD investigation continues. The area will be CLOSED for several hours to allow for both the investigation and then street clean up prior to being re-opened. As this is an active investigation, we do not anticipate any further updates tonight nor a determination of cause. The one patient initially assessed on scene was believed to have been a bystander lacking adequate footwear, resulting in some minor abrasions. LAFD did not transport the person. The building description updated to 7 stories with 270 units. No Further Details; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 12/20/2017

Update Investigation; 08:36PM; 1724 N Highland Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Firefighters continue to check all floors (to include subterranean garage) for the presence of any gas (using meters) and thus far, none detected. The one patient initially found on scene left of their own volition. Restaurant name is "Tinhorn Flats Saloon and Grill" it was not open at the time of incident. The cause is now under active investigation and no further information to be released until invest is complete (time unknown). Once final determination made of the lack of any gas readings throughout the remainder of the building, LAFD will begin to release resources. No Further Details ; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 12/20/2017

Update Investigation; 07:59PM; 1724 N Highland Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Preliminary reports of natural gas explosion in the 1st floor restaurant. The gas has been secured off. The 1st floor of residential (above restaurant) being evacuated and all other floors sheltering in place. One patient being evaluated for unknown injuries (age/gender/condition unk). Gas readings and technical search being conducted on the residential floors to ensure no occupants remain in a hazardous environment. PIO enroute; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Investigation 12/20/2017

Investigation; 07:31PM; 1724 N Highland Av; https://goo.gl/maps/umsSufXBjUp; Hollywood; Confirmed explosion (unknown nature and extent) in commercial restaurant on 1st floor of a 6 story apartments building. No fire and no injuries yet reported. HazMat and US&R units added for investigation. Floor directly above restaurant (1st floor residential) being evacuated in abundance of safety. LAFD Inc#1317; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E221 E227 E27 E29 E41 E95 EM11 RA27 RA827 SQ21 T21 T27 ; CH7; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 12/18/2017

Structure Fire; 08:53AM; 1208 N EDGEMONT ST; https://goo.gl/maps/d14nAwrcqBD2; Hollywood; Knockdown; 26 FF's in 27 minutes; Firefighters extinguished a small fire beneath a two-story fourplex found to be in the sub-floor; Crews arrived to find light smoke and were able to quickly locate the source during the investigation; No reported injuries; Cause/ Loss TBD; LAFD Inc #396; FS 35; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; T35 E235 RA35 RA835 E52 E6 E227 T27 BC5 ; CH: 9; 17; Amy Bastman

Flooding 12/17/2017

Flooding; 10:09PM; 3400 Cahuenga Blvd West; https://goo.gl/maps/WXjr8vav6kH2; #CahuengaPass; Large subterranean water leak causing street flooding, with likely need for street closure; No injury; No evacuation; No structures yet threatened; Unknown effect on local water service; LADWP en route, unknown ETA; Media inquiries: LADWP and LADOT (for lane closures); FS 76; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Dispatched LAFD Unit: E76; CH: 7; - Brian Humphrey

Update Hiker in Distress Hoist 12/16/2017

Update Hoist Hiker in Distress; 12:05PM; 3000 N RUSTIC CANYON RD; internal:/; Pacific Palisades; #RusticCanyon; LAFD air operations hoisted a 51 y/o male patient with a reported mountain biking injury (condition unknown); Patient transported to a local hospital; NFD; LAFD Inc #688; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; E19 RA19 E269 T69 H0A RH114 BC9 E69 BP19 H3 H6 ; Amy Bastman

Hiker in Distress 12/16/2017

Hiker in Distress; 12:05PM; 3000 N RUSTIC CANYON RD; https://goo.gl/maps/m7KnVeY3kfJ2; Pacific Palisades; #Rustic Canyon; LAFD air and land response for a reported hiker in distress; NFD; LAFD Inc #688; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; CH: 7; 12; Amy Bastman

Update Brush Fire 12/15/2017

Update Brush Fire; 06:17PM; NB 405 FY x Mulholland Dr; internal:/; #BelAir; Due to firefighters tireless efforts, the #SkirballFire which broke out at 4:52 AM on December 6, is now 100% contained as of 6:00 PM on December 15th. LAFD Firefighters will continue to monitor the area to ensure safety; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC9; Erik Scott

Structure Fire 12/15/2017

Structure Fire; 12:41PM; 5537 W SIERRA VISTA AV ; https://goo.gl/maps/rjZviGgYnLq; Hollywood; Garage fire exposing a 4 story pre-33 apartment building.; FS 52; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 BC5 E227 E235 E27 E29 E52 E82 RA82 RA827 T27 T35 ; CH9; 17; David Ortiz