Alerts

Update Investigation 04/13/2018

Update Investigation; 02:41PM; 528 S Venice Bl; internal:/; Venice; The LAFD and LAPD Unified Command post is demobilized and the incident is closed. Meters used to test for gases detected only the presence of methane (believed to be coming in from the ocean). LAFD has no further information and any questions = SoCal Gas; FS 63; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart

Investigation 04/13/2018

Investigation; 01:16PM; 528 S Venice Bl; internal:/; Venice; LAFD and LAPD are in Unified Command for the investigation of numerous reports of smell of gas in the Venice area. SoCal gas are aware and have supervisors responding to the command post to assist. While SoCal gas employees are investigating the source, LAFD and LAPD are addressing any public safety concerns (no patients transported and no injuries reported). If a resident smells a gas leak, SoCal Gas encourages that customer to safely evacuate the area before calling SoCalGas at 800-427-2200, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information is available at https://www.socalgas.com/stay-safe. Any media queries regarding possible source/cause = SoCal Gas No Further Details; FS 63; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC5 E63; CH7; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/13/2018

Update Structure Fire; 12:25PM; 11824 W Jefferson Bl; internal:/; Playa Vista; KNOCKDOWN 40 FF in 21 minutes. Building is metal clad and fire was in the walls. No injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD No Further Details; FS 67; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 04/13/2018

Update Brush Fire; 12:06PM; Greek Theater x 2700 N Vermont; internal:/; Hollywood; #GriffithPark KNOCKDOWN 70FF in 45 mins. Fire contained to 1/2 acre (topography drive, uphill with no wind) with no injuries reported. Firefighters continue to create a 'scratch line' fully around the fire to address any hot spots remaining. Those at Griffith Observatory were asked to shelter in place with no evacuation deemed necessary. The Observatory is now fully re-opening with LAFD apparatus clearing. Traffic around the Greek Theatre will continue to be impacted for an undetermined period of time (likely at least 1 hour); FS 35; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/13/2018

Structure Fire; 12:04PM; 11824 W Jefferson Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/7KNT3Gj6FVw; Playa Vista; 1 story commercial building with smoke showing LAFD Inc#713; FS 67; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 BC9 E205 E263 E5 E62 E67 RA5 RA62 RA867 T5 T63 ; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 04/13/2018

Brush Fire; 11:21AM; Greek Theater x 2700 N Vermont; internal:/; Hollywood; #GriffithPark Approx 1/4 acre of grass and moderate brush burning near Greek Theater on a south-east aspect, no wind. Precautionary evacuations at Griffith Observatory being handled by Park Rangers. LAFD Inc#633; FS 35; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC11 BC5 E220 E250 E27 E290 E35 E482 E52 E56 E6 EM11 RA52 T20 T50 T90 ; CH5; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/13/2018

Update Structure Fire; 08:43AM; 5211 W Adams Bl; internal:/; West Adams; KNOCKDOWN: 69 FF in 53 mins. This stubborn fire was located in the walls on both the 2nd and 3rd floors which required extensive investigation and opening of walls to fully extinguished. Firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to the attic. No injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD No Further Details; FS 68; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 10; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/13/2018

Update Structure Fire; 08:21AM; 5211 W Adams Bl; internal:/; West Adams; Fire appears to have originated on 3rd floor and traveled through wall to 2nd floor. Firefighters (69 FFs assigned to the incident) continue to seek out the seat of the fire, opening walls as needed. The building is believed to be vacant and search underway to ensure no occupants / patients. No additional resources are expected to be required. No injuries reported. ; FS 68; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 10; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/13/2018

Structure Fire; 07:50AM; 5211 W Adams Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/BxaWiithRQv; West Adams; 3 story apartment building with smoke showing from the 3rd floor. Additional Task Force requested (all units listed) LAFD Inc#316; FS 68; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 BC18 BC5 CM22 E226 E227 E261 E27 E294 E3 E34 E458 E58 E94 EM11 EM18 HR3 RA27 RA68 RA94 T26 T27 T61 T94 UR27 UR88 ; CH9; 12,13; Margaret Stewart

Update Fire Flames Extinguished 04/12/2018

Update Flames Extinguished Fire; 06:00PM; 9081 N TUJUNGA AV; internal:/; Sun Valley; After approximately 90 minutes, firefighters remain on scene to finish extinguishing any hot areas of a recycling center rubbish pile; All active flames have been extinguished; 46 LAFD Firefighters were dispatched to this incident; No buildings were exposed to fire; Crews are expected to remain on-scene for two to three hours; No reported injuries; Cause/ Loss TBD; LAFD Inc# 1192; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E77 E298 E98 T98 E89 T89 E289 RA89 RA889 BC12 E24 E7 E274 T74 ; Amy Bastman