Alerts

Update Industrial Fatality 04/15/2024 INC#0873

Update Industrial Fatality; INC#0873; 01:27PM; 970 N Moraga Dr; https://bit.ly/4aydJ9u; #BelAir; Despite the quick response of LAFD crews, including those specially trained, certified and equipped for Urban Search & Rescue operations, the adult male worker trapped beneath a toppled forklift that had been carrying steel rebar at a construction site, proved beyond medical help and he has been determined dead and remains at the scene. No other injuries have been reported. LAFD personnel are securing and stabilizing the scene, as they prepare to assist the Medical Examiner (unknown ETA) with the discreet and dignified recovery of his remains. Media Inquiries: Cal-OSHA and Medical Examiner; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC9 E19 E237 E288 E37 E88 EM9 RA19 RA88 T37 T88 UR88; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Rescue 04/15/2024 INC#0873

Rescue; INC#0873; 01:00PM; 970 N Moraga Dr; https://bit.ly/4aydJ9u; #BelAir; PRELIM: One adult male trapped under a forklift.; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC9 E19 E237 E288 E88 EM9 RA19 RA88 T37 T88 UR88; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Media Advisory 04/15/2024

Media Advisory; 10:30AM; 1800 Marengo St; https://bit.ly/441XHlx; #BoyleHeights; Media at the Medical Examiner's Office covering the traffic related death of an LAFD Recruit this morning, are asked to stage at 1800 Marengo Street. While LAFD Public Information Officers will be there to assist with interviews as desired, no formal press briefing or press conference is planned. Additional information regarding this incident will be posted later this morning at LAFD.ORG/NEWS; LAFD Staff

Update Structure Fire 04/14/2024 INC#1581

Update Structure Fire; INC#1581; 11:59PM; 502 W 77th St; https://bit.ly/3JjUynN; #VermontKnolls; LAFD Firefighters saved two dogs (uninjured) from the fire, which was fueled by excessive personal storage within the structure. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. At least 3 residents will be displaced by the fire. They are receiving temporary placement assistance and recovery guidance from the American Red Cross, and personal necessities support from the California Fire Foundation SAVE Program ( https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/save ). The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in nature, involving a circuit on the front porch of the century old home.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E46 E57 E64 RA257 RA57 RA857 T33 T64; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire - Now Out 04/14/2024 INC#1581

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1581; 11:25PM; 502 W 77th St; https://bit.ly/3JjUynN; #VermontKnolls; 32 Firefighters took just 27 minutes (11:52 PM) to access, confine and extinguish stubborn fire within a 1,400 square foot one-story home. No injuries reported. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E46 E57 E64 RA257 RA57 RA857 T33 T64; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Multi-Patient Traffic Collision 04/14/2024 INC#1300

Multi-Patient Traffic Collision; INC#1300; 07:52PM; NB 5 Fwy south of Antelope Valley Fwy; https://bit.ly/3Jgu2LY; #Sylmar; PRELIM: Four seriously injured patients (1 adult / 3 children), one of whom was briefly trapped in the wreckage, when a minivan struck the freeway center divider. Motorists, expect congestion and delay, avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Monitor traffic reports on news radio. Media Inquiries: CHP Newhall Log #2415.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC12 E18 E275 E298 E75 E91 EM14 EM15 EM17 HR3 RA18 RA7 RA75 RA87 RA91 T75 T98 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 04/14/2024 INC#0782

Hiker Rescue; INC#0782; 01:49PM; Topanga State Park; https://bit.ly/3TYDfO7; #Brentwood; LAFD ground and air response to an adult male hiker with an apparent left knee facture, in remote terrain between Sullivan Fire Road and Rustic Creek in Topanga State Park. An LAFD Rescue Helicopter was able to locate the hiker and lowered a Flight Paramedic to medically evaluate and stabilize the 58-year-old man, who will soon be hoisted aboard the hovering helicopter for in-flight care during direct transport to an an area hospital.; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC9 E19 E269 H4 H5 HA4 HA5 RA19 RH114 T69; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 04/13/2024 INC#1498

Update Structure Fire; INC#1498; 10:00PM; 310 W 82nd St; https://bit.ly/49BqMFy; #Florence; The injured adult female sustained a fractured arm when she apparently leapt from the second floor of the burning two-story building prior to firefighter's arrival. Her relationship to the site or incident have yet to be determined. She is currently in fair condition at an area hospital. No other injured persons were discovered. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E233 E264 E33 E46 E57 E64 EM13 RA264 RA64 RA833 SO1 T33 T64; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Structure Fire 04/13/2024 INC#1498

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#1498; 09:45PM; 310 W 82nd St; https://bit.ly/49BqMFy; #Florence; 40 LAFD Firefighters took just 17 minutes to access, confine and extinguish fire within the second floor rear of an apparently abandoned two-story home. One adult female civilian was discovered outside the building (unknown site or incident affiliation), with unspecified injury. She is being transported to an area hospital by LAFD Paramedics in yet undetermined condition. A search of the building and vicinity yielded no other patients. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E233 E264 E33 E46 E57 E64 EM13 RA264 RA64 RA833 SO1 T33 T64; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 04/13/2024 INC#1498

Update Structure Fire; INC#1498; 09:35PM; 310 W 82nd St; https://bit.ly/49BqMFy; #Florence; *Correction* Fire showing from the *second floor rear* of an apparently abandoned *two-story* home. One civilian discovered outside the building, being evaluated by LAFD Paramedics for unspecified injuries.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E233 E264 E33 E46 E57 E64 RA64 RA833 SO1 T33 T64; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey