Alerts

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 02/01/2023 INC#1709

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1709; 11:16PM; 7257 N Hesperia Av; https://bit.ly/3jplHMI; #Reseda; Firefighters quickly knocked back the flames that were originally intense at the front of the structure. It took some additional time to chase fire that was inside the walls. Ultimately, it took 22 firefighters 16 minutes to extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 73; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC17 E100 E103 E273 E293 E73 RA73 T73 T93; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 02/01/2023 INC#1709

Structure Fire; INC#1709; 11:00PM; 7257 N Hesperia Av; https://bit.ly/3jplHMI; #Reseda; Two-story single-family home, well-involved with fire.; FS 73; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC17 E100 E273 E73 RA73 T73; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 02/01/2023 INC#1685

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1685; 10:49PM; 3556 W Slauson Av; https://bit.ly/3HRACbK; #HydePark; The first 16 firefighters quickly extinguished the flames in 9 minutes. The fully-involved structure was not threatening any nearby buildings. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E266 E66 E94 RA266 RA66 RA866 T66; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 02/01/2023 INC#1685

Structure Fire; INC#1685; 10:40PM; 3556 W Slauson Av; https://bit.ly/3HRACbK; #HydePark; One-story bungalow, well-involved with fire.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E266 E66 E94 RA266 T66; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

Update Hazardous Materials 02/01/2023 INC#1548

Update Hazardous Materials; INC#1548; 09:50PM; 601 E Venice Bl; https://bit.ly/3l2Nsv5; #Venice; After obtaining a better view of the inside of the vehicle (despite condensation on the windows obstructing their view), firefighters discovered that the reported propane inside the vehicle was coming from small camping-style propane bottles. While the exact circumstances are unknown, it *appears* to have been an unhoused man (approx 70 years old) who was trying to stay warm in an enclosed space (propane-powered heat lamp) and, sadly, succumbed to accidental asphyxiation (oxygen displaced by leaking propane). There was no fire involved in this incident.; FS 63; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 E263 E295 E95 JT1 RA63 SQ95 T63 T95; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

Hazardous Materials 02/01/2023 INC#1548

Hazardous Materials; INC#1548; 08:42PM; 601 E Venice Bl; https://bit.ly/3l2Nsv5; #Venice; Firefighters responded for an unknown medical problem (reports of a person unresponsive in a vehicle). Upon arrival, what is believed to be flammable substances (liquid? gas?) were observed in the vehicle. Therefore, the response has been upgraded to a hazardous materials incident. LAPD Inc 4357.; FS 63; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 E263 E 295 E95 JT1 RA63 SQ95 T63 T95; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

Fall 02/01/2023 INC#1097

Fall; INC#1097; 03:58PM; SB 110 Fwy x Imperial Hwy; https://bit.ly/3RnapFp; #VermontVista; LAFD Firefighter-Paramedics arrived to find one patient on the freeway, reportedly having plummeted from the overpass, down into the freeway lanes (fell? jumped?). The patient was rapidly transported in grave condition to a nearby hospital. CHP Log #1629. Nothing further.; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; E64 RA264 RA864; CH4; Nicholas Prange

Advisory - Roadway Closure 01/30/2023 INC#1283

Advisory - Roadway Closure; INC#1283; 05:14PM; 13215 W Branford St; https://bit.ly/3HILnNB; #Arleta; Natural gas utility workers at scene of an excavation project near the Pacoima Diversion flood control channel, requested LAFD to investigate sudden soil erosion and pavement disruption below the roadway in the 13200 block of Branford Street. Though the minimal appearing damage seems static and has caused no injury or structure damage in the residential neighborhood, LAFD closed a quarter-mile stretch of Branford Street between Arleta Avenue and Beachy Avenue to all traffic until personnel from the City's Department of Public Works can work with utility officials to determine a cause and resolution for the issue. LAFD has departed. Reopening of the roadway will be determined by L.A. Department of Transportation officials.; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; E7; CH8; Brian Humphrey

Fatality Fire 01/30/2023 INC#0233

Fatality Fire; INC#0233; 04:58AM; 613 N Hagar St; https://bit.ly/3wHCSvS; City of San Fernando; PRELIM: LAFD Firefighters arrived quickly to find a recreational vehicle parked in the rear yard of a single family home well involved with fire, the intense flames threatening an adjacent garage converted to living quarters, and a 15' x 15' tool shed. Three persons in the converted garage were able to escape unharmed. Firefighters also prevented flames from damaging the primary occupied home on the property. In fully extinguishing the burning RV (5:23 AM), firefighters discovered the remains of an adult male within the vehicle. No other injuries were reported. LAFD Investigators have been joined by San Fernando Police Department detectives in a methodical fire cause investigation. A positive identification of the deceased man, as well as the specific cause, time and manner of his death, will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner - Coroner.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District None || Incident in City of San Fernando (served under contract since 1979 by LAFD); AR22 AR25 AR33 BC12 E298 E91 E98 RA98 T98; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision with Entrapment 01/29/2023 INC#1243

Traffic Collision with Entrapment; INC#1243; 06:12PM; 6800 N Lindley Av; https://bit.ly/3WH7Rmw; #Reseda; PRELIM: 3 Patients Total: 2 in Critical Condition who remain trapped in the wreckage, and one person with Minor Injuries. No further details. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic (Incident #3083); FS 100; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 E100 E103 E273 E73 EM15 HR3 RA73 RA839 RA90 T73 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey