Alerts

Agency Assist 01/14/2017

Agency Assist; 05:41PM; Los Angeles International Airport - Tom Bradley International Terminal; https://goo.gl/maps/x7JGq1zJXAF2; LAX / Terminal Area; PRELIM: LAFD units standing by as law enforcement investigates a "bag" (luggage?) that was (past tense?) producing a vapor, possibly smoke while in a screening machine; No fire; No injury; NFD (No Further Details); FS 51; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; CH: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Hiker in Distress 01/14/2017

Hiker in Distress; 04:52PM; Santa Monica Mountains; https://goo.gl/maps/3yMQUtVXa7n; #Brentwood; #MandevilleCanyon; LAFD copter will hoist and transport one ill Adult F hiker from remote section of Mandeville Fire Road; NFD; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Dispatched Units: E19 RA19 E237 T37 RH214 RA90 BC9 E37 RA837 H2 H4; CH: 7; 17; - Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 01/13/2017

Update Structure Fire; 11:15AM; 2250 S Cotner Av; internal:/; #Sawtelle KNOCKDOWN: 71 FF in 38 mins. Fire held in check by sprinkler system and contained to area of origin. No injuries reported. Resources remain on scene for salvage and overhaul operations. Cause TBD NFD; FS 59; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 01/13/2017

Update Structure Fire; 10:57AM; 2250 S Cotner Av; internal:/; #Sawtelle Seat of the fire located on the 2nd floor, confined to the point of origin. Fire held in check by sprinkler system. Significant smoke remains on the 2nd floor and salvage operations underway on 1st floor. No injuries reported. LAFD Inc# 0576; FS 59; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 01/13/2017

Structure Fire; 10:51AM; 2250 S Cotner Av; https://goo.gl/maps/7CijJnyuEdF2; #Sawtelle Two story commercial building, approx 100' x 75', with light smoke and water flow (sprinklers activated). Firefighters inside encountering heavy smoke and working to locate the seat of the fire.; FS 59; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC11 BC4 BC9 CM42 E19 E205 E263 E292 E43 E62 E69 EM9 RA59 RA892 T5 T63 T92 ; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 01/12/2017

Update Investigation; 03:22PM; LA RIVER X N LOS FELIZ BL; internal:/; A LAFD Swift Water Team boarded an inflatable boat and strategically crossed the river, located a blue sleeping bag near bamboo on an island, and confirmed no one was inside. Firefighters removed the bag to thwart any additional concerned citizens calling 911. A LAFD helicopter thoroughly flew over the area and ensured no victims were stranded on the island. LAFD is making themselves available; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Erik Scott

Investigation 01/12/2017

Investigation; 02:04PM; LA RIVER X N LOS FELIZ BL; https://goo.gl/maps/xtM2vuQ4zGz; Los Feliz; A sleeping-bag was located across the LA River. Firefighters, from the ground and air, including a LAFD Swift Water team, are investigating to ensure no one is inside it. The sleeping-bag does not appear to have a person inside; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E12 E290 H2 H4 SW44 SW88 T90 CM22; 7; 17; Erik Scott

Update Investigation 01/11/2017

Update Investigation; 04:09PM; 8189 W Gould Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Last expected update from LAFD: The house (built in 1925) is red tagged by LA Building and Safety and may not be occupied. The houses on each side (one to the north, one to the south) are yellow tagged. The occupants may stay in the home but may not go into the backyard. There is not yet a timeline for reopening of N Laurel Canyon Blvd. LAFD resources are clearing the scene and all further decision making is via Building and Safety. NFD; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 01/11/2017

Update Investigation; 03:04PM; 8189 W Gould Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Approximately 9000lbs piece of concrete from the foundation and retaining wall of the home detached and slide down hillside to N Laurel Canyon Blvd below. No injuries due to the prior closure of the road. Building and Safety with their Geologist are on scene and re-evaluating the situation given the new circumstances. Currently, the reported home is Red Tagged with the neighboring home (to the south) yellow tagged. Those could change based on the re-assessment. LAFD are placing sand bags to divert water with the expected rains this evening. Once the roadway is deemed safe, Street Services will begin the clearing process. The timeline for that to occur is undetermined. Once LAFD clears the scene, further questions will be to Building and Safety. NFD; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 01/11/2017

Update Investigation; 01:56PM; 8189 W Gould Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Building and Safety is now on scene and evaluating the situation for any required action. LAFD resources providing assistance and ensuring safety. N Laurel Canyon Blvd remains CLOSED from Gould Ave to Kirkwood. Duration of closure not yet determined. The home was evacuated and no injuries reported. NFD; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart