Alerts

Structure Fire 05/22/2025 INC#0025

Structure Fire; INC#0025; 12:18AM; 4422 S Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4kbiuuk; Vermont Square; One-story, single family dwelling with smoke showing. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E15 E215 E266 E46 E66 HM21 RA246 RA46 T15 T66; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 05/21/2025 INC#1122

Update Explosion; INC#1122; 04:54PM; 1344 W 4th St; https://bit.ly/4dCGJiz; Westlake; LA Dept of Building and Safety conducted an evaluation of the building and tagged three units: the unit involved in the explosion is red-tagged and not safe for habitation, two additional units were yellow-tagged (not unsafe for entry but may have specific areas that require caution or are off-limits) affecting a total of three occupants. The remainder of the building is cleared and will be repopulated this evening. This remains an active investigation with LAFD Arson.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 AR19 AR21 BC1 E11 E203 E211 E227 E9 EM1 HM21 HR3 PH1 PI2 RA11 RA4 RA811 T11 T27 T3 UR27; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - NOW OUT 05/21/2025 INC#1278

Structure Fire - NOW OUT; INC#1278; 04:01PM; 6303 N Ranchito Av; https://bit.ly/4doWyZY; Valley Glen; 34 firefighters extinguished fire in a one-story, single family dwelling in 17 minutes (KD Time 4:18PM) The fire extended into the attic prior to knockdown. One 55yo male patient is being evaluated for possible smoke inhalation. No other structures damaged. ; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 BC717 E102 E239 E289 E39 E81 E88 E89 RA102 RA839 T39 T89; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 05/21/2025 INC#1122

Update Explosion; INC#1122; 03:02PM; 1344 W 4th St; https://bit.ly/4dCGJiz; Westlake; Initial investigation indicates a possible gas-related explosion. A LA Building and Safety Inspector is onscene to evaluate the structure to determine if it is safe for occupants. Firefighters located and is transporting a male patient with significant injuries. LAFD PIO Captain Adam VanGerpen is on scene for media availability. ; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 E11 E203 E211 E227 E9 EM1 HM21 HR3 PH1 RA11 RA4 RA811 T11 T27 T3 UR27; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 05/21/2025 INC#1122

Update Explosion; INC#1122; 02:35PM; 1344 W 4th St; https://bit.ly/4dCGJiz; Westlake; With the smoke dissipated, firefighters confirmed there is no fire in the unit nor the attic. Crews are evacuating the entire building (thus far only two people present). A wall from the 2nd floor unit into the hallway is damaged and there appears to be possible shifting of roof rafters over the unit. Despite initial reports of an injured person, firefighters have no been able to locate a patient. Crews have shut down utilities to the building and are working to determine the source of the explosion. ; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 E11 E203 E211 E227 E9 EM1 HM21 HR3 RA11 RA4 RA811 T11 T27 T3 UR27; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

Explosion 05/21/2025 INC#1122

Explosion; INC#1122; 02:19PM; 1344 W 4th St; https://bit.ly/4dCGJiz; Westlake; Two-story, center hall apartment building with smoke showing from attic vents. There is structural damage to a wall in a 2nd floor unit, there is no fire in the unit but possible fire in the attic is being investigated. Firefighters are working to locate the reported patient.; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 E11 E203 E211 E9 HM21 RA11 RA811 T11 T3; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire - Forward Progress Stopped 05/21/2025 INC#0874

Update Brush Fire - Forward Progress Stopped; INC#0874; 01:52PM; 6400 N Balboa Bl; https://bit.ly/3AUxV8m; Sepulveda Basin; All Forward Progress Stopped. The size is updated to approximately 4 acres with no structures damaged. One adult male patient was evaluated for a minor burn injury and he declined all LAFD treatment / transport. Crews will be on scene for at least one hour conducting a mop up operations for any remaining hot spots. No further details.; FS 100; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AC4 AC40 AC8 AO1 AO2 AR21 AR30 BC15 BC717 BC81 DZ45 E100 E273 E288 E290 E39 E83 E87 E88 E90 E98 EA2 EM15 ER2 H2 H3 H4 HA2 HA3 HA4 HE1 RA100 RA39 RA70 SU4 T73 T88 T90 WT88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/21/2025 INC#0972

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0972; 01:42PM; 1174 N Las Pulgas Pl; https://bit.ly/4knc238; Pacific Palisades; KNOCKDOWN: 32 firefighters extinguished the fire in 36 minutes with no injuries reported. No further details.; FS 69; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC17 BC9 E19 E23 E263 E269 E59 RA23 RA69 T63 T69; CH9; 15; Margaret Stewart

Rubbish Fire 05/21/2025 INC#1006

Rubbish Fire; INC#1006; 01:21PM; 11645 S Broadway St; https://bit.ly/4jcSJIA; Broadway-Manchester; Approximately 1.5 - 2.0 acres of light grass burning. The units on scene will handle. No structures threatened and no injuries reported. No further updates anticipated. ; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; E264 E64 E65 T64; CH7; 16; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 05/21/2025 INC#0972

Structure Fire; INC#0972; 01:06PM; 1174 N Las Pulgas Pl; https://bit.ly/4knc238; Pacific Palisades; One-story, single family dwelling with smoke showing upon arrival. Firefighters are in the offensive mode against a working attic fire. ; FS 69; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC17 BC9 E19 E23 E263 E269 E59 RA23 RA69 T63 T69; CH9; 15; Margaret Stewart