Alerts

Pedestrian Struck 11/03/2020 INC#1435

Pedestrian Struck; INC#1435; 09:06PM; 15039 W Raymer St; https://bit.ly/2I5VRdT; Van Nuys; One person found deceased (no details) on/near railroad tracks after apparently being struck by Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train #796, which remains at the scene. No physical injury to (unknown number) train passengers or crew. Media inquiries: LAPD Van Nuys Incident #3906, Coroner and Amtrak; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E239 E290 E39 E7 E81 E90 EM14 HR3 RA7 RA90 T39 T90 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Structure Fire 11/03/2020 INC#0442

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#0442; 09:32AM; 3630 W 3rd St; https://bit.ly/3638DBN; Koreatown; Address remains tentative. 42 firefighters took just 19 minutes to extinguish fire in a vacant 2 story residential fourplex. No injury. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 BC5 BC9 E11 E13 E211 E220 E6 RA20 RA6 RA806 T11 T20; CH9; 14; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 11/03/2020 INC#0442

Structure Fire; INC#0442; 09:13AM; 3630 W 3rd St; https://bit.ly/3638DBN; Koreatown; Address Tentative. PRELIM: Fire showing from vacant 2 story residential fourplex; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC5 BC9 E11 E13 E211 E220 E6 RA20 RA6 RA806 T11 T20; CH9; 14; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire Fire Cause / Safety Statement 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Update Fire Cause / Safety Statement Structure Fire; INC#1456; 09:30PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; The fire's cause has been categorized as accidental, and is attributed to carelessness with a candle. One resident who came forth following smoke exposure was examined by LAFD Paramedics, and declined offered ambulance transport. No other injury reported. NOTE: "The Los Angeles Fire Department is seeing a strong uptick in local fires caused by candles, with a trio of such fires recently - that thankfully caused no injuries, but led to fearful moments and costly home damage. Firefighters suggest that anyone desiring candle-like ambiance should protect their home and family by using only a battery-powered simulated candle that features a cool-to-the-touch LED lamp."; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E273 E296 E305 E84 EM17 RA105 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T96; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown Structure Fire 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Knockdown Structure Fire; INC#1456; 08:59PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; LAFD firefighters confined the bulk of fire to one room on the 2nd floor of the 2,417 square-foot two-story home, extinguishing flames in just 20 minutes. No attic involvement. No injury. Resident displacement and fire cause to be determined.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E273 E296 E305 E84 EM17 RA105 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T96; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Update Structure Fire; INC#1456; 08:52PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; 39 LAFD firefighters are battling heavy fire in one room on the 2nd floor of a 2,417 square-foot two-story home. No injuries reported. All occupants had safely exited the home on LAFD arrival.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E273 E296 E305 E84 EM17 RA105 RA84 RA872 T105 T73 T96; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 11/02/2020 INC#1456

Structure Fire; INC#1456; 08:39PM; 24647 W Gardenstone Ln; https://bit.ly/327HiNS; West Hills; PRELIM: 2 story home with heavy fire on the 2nd floor.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E105 E106 E296 E305 RA105 RA872 T105 T96; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Contained Brush Fire 11/02/2020 INC#0437

Contained Brush Fire; INC#0437; 09:53AM; 11800 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/373KDAH; Sylmar; 71 LAFD personnel, responding by ground and air have fully contained the fire to one-half (0.50) acre of light-to-medium brush. There are no injuries and no structures damaged. LAFD ground crews will remain at scene this morning to handle smoldering vegetation. The fire's cause remains under investigation.; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E18 E287 E290 E7 E70 E73 E81 E87 E89 E90 EM15 H2 H4 H6 HA2 HA4 HA6 RA18 RA77 RA90 T87 T90 WT77; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire 11/02/2020 INC#0437

Update Brush Fire; INC#0437; 09:45AM; 11800 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/373KDAH; Sylmar; 71 LAFD personnel, including those aboard 3 helicopters are actively battling what remains a one-half to three-quarter (0.50 to 0.75) acre terrain-driven wildfire involving light-to-medium brush. Thanks to precise LAFD helicopter water drops well-coordinated with ground crews, the home(s) earlier in peril are not currently threatened. There are no injuries or structure damage reported, and NO formal evacuation order at this time. ; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E18 E287 E290 E7 E70 E73 E81 E87 E89 E90 EM15 H2 H4 H6 HA2 HA4 HA6 RA18 RA77 RA90 T87 T90 WT77; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 11/02/2020 INC#0437

Brush Fire; INC#0437; 09:20AM; 11800 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/373KDAH; Sylmar; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to less than one-half (0.50) acre of brush burning uphill with a slow-rate-of-spread, threatening structures to the east.; FS 75; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 E18 E287 E290 E7 E73 E81 E89 E90 EM15 H0E H0F RA18 T87 T90; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey