Alerts

Structure Fire - Now Out 07/12/2024 INC#0123

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0123; 02:12AM; 4400 N Crystal Springs Dr; https://bit.ly/3VTBz9i; #GriffithPark; Overnight, LAFD crews responded to reports of a rubbish fire near Griffith Park & Southern Railroad. Firefighters onscene reported a covered storage and maintenance area fully involved upon their arrival, with 30-ft flame lengths extending into nearby trees. Though accessing the area proved challenging, crews were able to force entry and achieve complete extinguishment in just over an hour. Loss of the involved structure(s) and any storage therein appeared to be complete. No injuries; fire cause is under active investigation. Media inquiries: Griffith Park Rangers, (323) 644-6661.; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; E235 E56 E82 T35; CH7; 12; Lyndsey Lantz

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/11/2024 INC#1789

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1789; 09:49PM; 13645 W Riverside Dr; https://bit.ly/4bEVm2b; #ShermanOaks; Firefighters arrived at Notre Dame High School to find flames coming from the roof. Crews extended ladders to the roof and ascended to find fire near a roofing construction operation. Firefighters brought hose lines to the roof to extinguish the flames, which had only damaged the roof and exterior wall of the building. It took 38 firefighters 20 minutes to extinguish the flames. No reported injuries.; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 BC14 E102 E239 E278 E288 E39 E88 RA102 RA39 RA878 RA88 T39 T78 T88; CH6; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 07/11/2024 INC#1789

Structure Fire; INC#1789; 09:29PM; 13700 W Riverside Dr; https://bit.ly/4f111CQ; #ShermanOaks; Two-story high school building with fire showing from the second floor. Offensive mode.; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 BC14 E102 E239 E278 E288 E39 E88 RA102 RA39 RA878 RA88 T39 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Helicopter Hoist - Body Recovery 07/11/2024 INC#1354

Helicopter Hoist - Body Recovery; INC#1354; 04:49PM; 807 W Paseo Del Mar; https://bit.ly/3bdMymN; #SanPedro; Firefighters located a person deceased near the bottom of the cliffs below Point Fermin Park. An LAFD Rescue Helicopter will be assisting LAPD and Medical Examiner by hoisting the body and then landing near the Korean Bell for patient transfer and investigation. Unknown age/gender/circumstances. LAPD Inc #3759. Nothing further.; FS 48; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AO1 AO2 BC6 BT1 BT2 BT5 E101 E248 E285 E48 E85 E90 EM13 H1 H6 HA1 HA6 RA101 RH114 T48 T85 UR88; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/09/2024 INC#1683

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1683; 09:40PM; 3111 S Flower St; https://bit.ly/3xQnrWu; #UniversityPark; With existing ventilation holes in the roof from a previous burn at this building, firefighters focused on deploying hose lines inside to apply water to the seat of the fire for a rapid extinguishment. It took 44 firefighters 18 minutes from the time of alarm to respond and extinguish the flames in a one-story commercial building (former auto dealership?). No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC11 E13 E14 E15 E210 E215 E26 E46 RA15 RA815 SQ21 T10 T15 T9; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 07/09/2024 INC#1683

Structure Fire; INC#1683; 09:22PM; 3026 S Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/3XRHZbP; #UniversityPark; One-story commercial building (site of previous burn) with fire showing. Offensive mode.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC11 E13 E14 E15 E210 E215 E46 RA15 RA815 SQ21 T10 T15 T9; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/09/2024 INC#0848

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0848; 02:50PM; 1525 W Glenoaks Bl; https://bit.ly/4eVyGNY; #SanFernando; Over 100 LAFD firefighters responded to the structure fire in a one-story church in the City of San Fernando. Ambient temperatures of up to 105°F were recorded outside, as firefighters went to work cutting open the roof from above, and penetrating the ceilings from below, to make access to the stubborn attic fire. The occupants who were inside the building at the time safely evacuated prior to LAFD arrival. Crews continued battling in the hot weather to eliminate all remaining fire in just over 2 hours. During the incident, four firefighters sought medical help from on-scene paramedics due to heat-related illness. Three of them rested and recovered on scene and then continue working, and one was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and care. The fire appeared to have been caused by rooftop construction, but the official cause is still under investigation. ; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; AP43 AR1 BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CE83 CM40 CM42 E12 E203 E227 E229 E274 E275 E287 E289 E290 E293 E295 E298 E60 E63 E64 E7 E73 E75 E77 E89 E91 E98 EA2 EM12 EM15 EM5 FR91 HR3 MH60 PI2 PT2 RA7 RA75 RA77 RA87 RA881 RA89 RA898 SO1 SQ95 T27 T29 T3 T74 T75 T87 T89 T90 T93 T95 T98 UR88 UR89; CH8; 12 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire 07/09/2024 INC#0848

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#0848; 02:05PM; 1525 W Glenoaks Bl; https://bit.ly/4eVyGNY; #SanFernando; Firefighters continue to chase down flames in hard-to-access spaces within the attic of an approximately 7,000 sq-ft one-story church (split level?). Crews on the roof have cut holes through the decking (roof under construction) and are using hose streams from the roof to spray down onto the flames. There are currently over 100 firefighters on scene battling the flames. The building has been evacuated. Several firefighters are on scene receiving care from paramedics for heat-related illness. Additional fire companies are en route for additional work relief in the heat (forecast high of 99°F). Public Information Officer Adam Van Gerpen is en route, with an ETA of 3:00pm.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District outside city; AR1 BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CE83 CM40 CM42 E12 E227 E274 E275 E287 E289 E290 E295 E298 E7 E73 E75 E77 E89 E91 E98 EA2 EM12 EM15 EM2 EM5 HR3 RA7 RA77 RA87 RA881 RA89 RA898 SQ95 T27 T74 T75 T87 T89 T90 T95 T98 UR88 UR89; CH9; 12 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 07/09/2024 INC#0848

Structure Fire; INC#0848; 12:49PM; 1525 W Glenoaks Bl; https://bit.ly/4cLrwu8; #SanFernando; PRELIM: One-story church with fire showing from the roof (possible attic fire).; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District outside city; BC10 BC12 E275 E298 E7 E75 E98 RA7 RA87 RA898 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire - Now Out 07/09/2024 INC#0199

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0199; 03:53AM; 425 N Lake St; https://bit.ly/3XVhWR9; #Westlake; LAFD crews mounted a coordinated attack on a fire within the converted attic of a vacant 2-story Craftsman home, built in 1910. Firefighters on the roof created ventilation holes for the smoke and heat, while teams below located and attacked the fire inside the 1,872-square-foot structure. Full extinguishment was accomplished by 83 firefighters in 25 minutes, with no extension or injuries reported. Cause remains under investigation.; FS 20; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 BC2 BC5 CM20 CM22 E11 E13 E20 E203 E210 E211 E220 E3 E52 E6 EM11 HR3 RA20 RA803 RA811 SQ21 T10 T11 T20 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13; Lyndsey Lantz