Alerts

Boat Incident 08/01/2016

Boat Incident; 09:30PM; Port of Los Angeles Lighthouse; https://goo.gl/maps/zJeQpuhGcC12; San Pedro; 25 foot Vessel on the breakwater, people in need rescue.; FS 111; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC6 BT1 BT2 ; 7; 12; David Ortiz

Structure Fire 08/01/2016

Structure Fire; 06:54PM; 7761 W WYNGATE ST; https://goo.gl/maps/4pWtCkKAx4P2; Tujunga / Sunland; Outside Fire Exposing a Residence.; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E24 E274 E298 E77 RA74 RA874 T74 T98 ; 9; 17; David Ortiz

Update Structure Fire 08/01/2016

Update Structure Fire; 12:35PM; 601 S WESTLAKE AV; internal:/; Westlake / MacArthur Park; KNOCKDOWN 22 minutes at 1236HRS; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC11 BC5 CM22 E10 E11 E13 E203 E209 E211 E220 E226 E227 E6 E89 EA1 EM1 EM11 HR56 HU59 RA13 RA3 RA811 RA827 T11 T20 T26 T27 T3 UR27 ; 9; 13; David Ortiz

Brush Fire - Mutual Aid 08/01/2016

Brush Fire - Mutual Aid; 11:25AM; EB 118 FWY at Rocky Peak; https://goo.gl/maps/99D75B6NJHL2; LAFD assisting Ventura County Fire with small brush fire in Simi Valley.; BC12 BC17 CM42 E103 E104 E105 E106 E28 E296 E70 E72 E8 E90 H1 H5 T96 ; 5; 12; David Ortiz

Update Flooding 07/31/2016

Update Flooding; 01:55PM; 3365 Oak Glen Dr; internal:/; #HollywoodHills near #CahuengaPass; The @LADWP supervisor (still awaiting crew) able to stem majority of flow from what they describe as an 8" water main; There have been no injuries and no formal evacuations; Most visibly impacted were 6 (six) businesses in 3300 block of Cahuenga Blvd, including Lousey Nitpickers (a lice control fire http://www.louseynitpickers.com/) seen in photos licensed for your use here: http://bit.ly/LAFD731FLOOD - as well as one home's garage on Oak Glen Drive; Southbound lanes of Cahuenga Blvd will remain closed for cleanup; MEDIA: LADWP will handle inquires regarding cause and service restoration; NFD; Brian Humphrey

Update Flooding 07/31/2016

Update Flooding; 12:46PM; 3365 Oak Glen Dr; internal:/; #HollywoodHills near #CahuengaPass; IMPORTANT: We wish to clarify that the leak is *estimated* at ~ 1,000 (one thousand) gallons of water per minute; NFD (No Further Details); Brian Humphrey

Update Flooding 07/31/2016

Update Flooding; 12:39PM; 3365 Oak Glen Dr; internal:/; #HollywoodHills near #CahuengaPass; @LADWP still en route, unk ETA; Though localized pavement damage on Oak Glen Drive and some homes and an apartment building on that street threatened, there has been no significant structural damage, no injuries and no formal evacuation; 24 assigned LAFD personnel now also assessing business at 3361 Cahuenga Blvd where some water incursion has occurred (NFD), as well as neighboring firms on that thoroughfare to determine what LAFD assistance may be needed; An LAFD dump truck is en route with sand / sandbags to address any immediate needs; Information regarding the cause and resolution timeline for this flooding will be handled by LADWP officials; Dept Building & Safety Inspector en route; Listen to LAFD operations: http://bit.ly/LAFD-AUDIO; Brian Humphrey

Flooding 07/31/2016

Flooding; 11:58AM; 3365 Oak Glen Dr; https://goo.gl/maps/RvASRJkRmKx; #HollywoodHills near #CahuengaPass; PRELIM: Subterranean water line break; ~ 1,000 gallons per minute, threatening one or more hillside homes; No injury; No formal evacuation; LA DWP en route, unk ETA; FS 76; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; CH: 7; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 07/30/2016

Update Structure Fire; 09:56PM; 9145 La Tuna Cyn Rd; internal:/; #LaTunaCanyon; Still 4 injuries total: The two "older adult" occupants (1 M 1 F) found pulseless and non-breathing inside the burning home, were rescued by LAFD Firefighters and were initially in grave condition; Two teams of LAFD Firefighter/Paramedics worked relentlessly side-by-side at the scene and during light and siren transport in separate ambulances to the hospital, where they were able to restore a pulse, breathing and blood pressure to both the man and woman; Though the two are now in critical condition, the lifesaving efforts of these veteran LAFD responders has given them a fighting chance of survival; The other adult F (relative?) who suffered significant smoke exposure and minor burns to her L hand in multiple attempts to enter the residence, has sadly taken a turn for the worse, and is now in serious condition at an area hospital; Lastly, the one injured M Firefighter exhibiting effects of extreme exertion during the Herculean firefight and rescue effort, was - pursuant of protocol - taken to an area hospital for further evaluation, where he is soon expected to be released; Monetary loss from the fire is still being tabulated; The cause remains under active investigation; NFD; Brian Humphrey

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/30/2016

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; 08:42PM; 9145 La Tuna Cyn Rd; internal:/; #LaTunaCanyon; Initially reported as brush fire, 63 LAFD FF's took 28 min; Confined to large 1 story 'Hacienda style' home with well involved attic fire extended into home; No brush involvement; Now 4 injuries total: Two adult occupants (1 M 1 F) rescued by LAFD and taken to hospital in grave condition; One adult F (relative?) in Fair condition with smoke exposure and small burn on hand will also go to hospital; One Firefighter has unspecified injury and is now being evaluated at scene; Loss/Cause TBD; Dispatched Units: E89 T89 E289 E298 T98 E475 RA98 E274 T74 T60 E260 E489 E90 H0B H0D EM17 BC12 BC14 T90 E290 H1 H2 RA90 H5 E24 CM42 BC10 E77 EM15 BP74 RA77 RA74 EM17 RA89 AR2 PH1 RA86 EM17 EM11; Brian Humphrey