Alerts

LAFD Involved Traffic Collision 09/10/2017

LAFD Involved Traffic Collision; 12:54PM; 2023 W 8th St; internal:/; #Westlake: Minivan with one F driver only, collided head-on with LAFD Engine 3, which was traveling with normal traffic (no light or siren) while returning to quarters from a previous medical call; There were NO firefighter injuries; Following her immediate medical care by the crew of Engine 3, the minivan driver was taken by LAFD Paramedics to an area hospital in fair condition with non-life threatening injuries; The LAFD Engine (2004 Pierce / Shop #60615) will remain out of service, and the crew will transition to reserve apparatus; No Further Details; Investigation/Media Inquiries: LAPD Central Traffic (LAPD Incident #2568); FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; CH: 4; 10; - Brian Humphrey

Hiker in Distress 09/09/2017

Hiker in Distress; 07:59PM; Griffith Park; https://goo.gl/maps/ogop7Y8JYDo; PRELIM: Lost and exhausted - but uninjured - F hiker in difficult terrain NW of Hollywood sign; Will be hoisted by LAFD copter and brought to safety at nearby landing zone; No Further Details; FS 82; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; Dispatched Units: E82 RA82 E227 T27 RA90 RH214 BC5 E27 H2 H6; CH: 7; 17; - Brian Humphrey

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 09/09/2017

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; 11:20AM; 6119 Brynhurst Av; internal:/; #HydePark; First arriving 20 FF's took just 11 min to fully extinguish heavily involved first floor apartment in 26 unit (23,258 sq ft) two story garden style apartment building; No injury; Fire Cause/Loss TBD; Dispatched LAFD Units: E66 T66 E266 RA866 RA66 E294 T94 E57 BC13 E46 E233 T33; - Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 09/09/2017

Structure Fire; 11:09AM; 6119 Brynhurst Av; https://goo.gl/maps/1tXqEs41sBu; #HydePark; 2 story garden style apartment has fire showing; No Further Details; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; CH: 9; 13; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 09/08/2017

Traffic Collision; 06:38PM; 1002 N San Fernando Rd ; https://goo.gl/maps/YDUsn1SGUQu; Cypress Park; SAN FERNANDO IC - Multiple patients (4 total) ranging in condition from fair to serious. All 4 being transported to local hospitals.; FS 44; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; E44 T50 E250 RA850 E55 RA55 T1 E201 RA1 RA801 RA56 RA3 EM1 EM11 BC2; CH:4; CH:12; Branden Silverman

Investigation 09/08/2017

Investigation; 04:59PM; 330 W. 5th St.; https://goo.gl/maps/fRHzCjjJaZE2; Civic Center / Bunker Hill; Smell of "gas" at MTA Redline station. No source found upon LAFD investigation. Possible transmission fluid leak from train per MTA (continuing to destination; North Hollywood station). No injuries/complaints. Contact MTA for further details.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; T9 E9 E209 RA9 T10 T11 E211 E4 EM1 BC1; CH: 7; CH: 15, 16; Branden Silverman

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 09/08/2017

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; 03:45PM; 1541 E. 101st St.; internal:/; Watts; 31 FFs extinguished a 1 room fire in a single-story home in 17 minutes. No injuries reported. ; FS 65; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; Branden Silverman

Structure Fire 09/08/2017

Structure Fire; 03:19PM; 1541 E 101st St.; https://goo.gl/maps/Q3WU4KWqVat; Watts; 1 story home with smoke showing. Initial reports indicate fire in 1 room in the rear and all occupants out safe.; FS 65; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; E65 T64 E64 RA864 T33 E33 E233 T21 E21 E221 E33 RA14 BC1; CH:9; CH:13; Branden Silverman

Update Natural Gas Leak 09/07/2017

Update Natural Gas Leak; 09:33PM; 3840 W Hyde Park Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/nRN4wRZ9tdT2; South Los Angeles; CORRECTION: It is not clear what type of gas or gasses are present in higher than normal values in the Brynhurst Av incident. The meters used at the scene cannot differentiate between methane and natural gas. The Gas Company has been collecting samples to be tested in a lab in order to determine the actual chemical make-up of the gas or gasses present. No results have been verified.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13; Brian Rankin

Update Natural Gas Leak 09/07/2017

Update Natural Gas Leak; 06:50PM; 3480 W Hyde Park Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/HTkqgKu9Sny; South Los Angeles; LAFD continues to coordinate efforts with LAPD, DWP, the Gas Company, and Watershed in order to isolate and determine the source of higher than normal gas readings along Brynhurst Av. Checks have been performed on adjacent streets showing normal gas levels. The higher readings appear to be isolated to Brynhurst Av. The Gas Company is performing additional tests to more accurately determine the exact make-up of the gasses present. Residents continue to be advised to remain indoors to allow efforts to continue unimpeded. ; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; LF66, RA66, SQ21, BC13, HU59; CH: 7; CH: 13; Brian Rankin