Alerts

Update Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Update Explosion; INC#1432; 11:00PM; 12751 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2OIkm4k; Valley Glen; This was a significant explosion, causing severe damage to the home and leveling the garage. A total of 7 occupants were home at the time. Two adult males were transported, one with burn injuries (59 yo M) and one with non-life threatening injuries (46yo M). One adult male sustained minor injuries and declined LAFD transport. A 65 yo female and 3 children were all uninjured. One additional adult female (neighboring home) was evaluated for injuries and declined transport (for a total of 8 patients evaluated). There is no fire hazard and the gas leak is secured. The scene is now static and being de-escalated with resources being released. The operation transitioned to a cause investigation (no information at this time) with LAFD and LAPD in Unified Command.. LAFD PIO Captain Erik Scott is on scene with media staging location on Bellaire Ave, just south of Archwood St. ; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; CH8; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Update Explosion; INC#1432; 09:48PM; 12739 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2RhMoEz; Valley Glen; The explosion caused severe damage to the one story, single family dwelling. One adult male patient is being transported with critical burn injuries. Firefighters extricated a second patient who was buried in debris. The patient is conscious and talking with firefighters. It is unknown at this time if there are additional occupants missing. Firefighters are also working to access and shut off a gas leak detectable in the air. The gas company is also sending a representative. PIO Captain Erik Scott is enroute for media availability.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 CM42 E102 E239 E260 E289 E81 E87 E89 EM14 RA39 RA78 RA889 RA89 SQ87 T39 T60 T89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Explosion 04/11/2021 INC#1432

Explosion; INC#1432; 09:26PM; 12739 W Archwood St; https://bit.ly/2RhMoEz; Valley Glen; Firefighters are on scene of a single family home with clear signs of a large explosion with NO active fire at this time. Crews are investigating to determine extent of damage and if anyone sustained injuries. The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E289 E87 E89 RA889 RA89 SQ87 T89; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0901

Update Structure Fire; INC#0901; 03:38PM; 8730 N Hanna Av; https://bit.ly/2RufrF9; West Hills; KNOCKDOWN: 36 firefighters extinguished the fire in 16 minutes. The fire was located in the attic space over the garage and not the main residence. No injuries reported. The cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E104 E106 E107 E287 E296 E305 RA896 RA96 T105 T87 T96; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0901

Structure Fire; INC#0901; 03:12PM; 8730 N Hanna Av; https://bit.ly/2RufrF9; West Hills; Two story, single family dwelling with a well developed attic fire. Crews are working to conduct salvage on both floors while fire attack locate the seat of the fire.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E104 E106 E296 E305 RA896 RA96 T105 T96; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0528

Update Structure Fire; INC#0528; 10:46AM; 3386 W Olympic Bl; https://bit.ly/32c1zRP; Harvard Heights; KNOCKDOWN: 38 firefighters extinguished the fire in 20 minutes. Crews prevented the fire from extending to the adjacent unit. There are no injuries reported. No further details.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 E11 E210 E226 E229 E261 E34 E61 RA46 RA52 RA829 T10 T26 T29 T61; CH9; 12 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0528

Update Structure Fire; INC#0528; 10:35AM; 3386 W Olympic Bl; https://bit.ly/32c1zRP; Harvard Heights; Due to the well developed fire (reportedly extended into the attic) this is now transitioning to a defensive operation. Firefighters are deployed heavy streams while crews with handlines continuing fire attack from the exterior.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 E11 E210 E226 E229 E261 E34 E61 RA46 RA829 T10 T26 T29 T61; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/11/2021 INC#0528

Structure Fire; INC#0528; 10:26AM; 3386 W Olympic Bl; https://bit.ly/32c1zRP; Harvard Heights; One story, approximately 50' x 75', commercial building (vacant) with heavy smoke showing. One additional task force requested. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 E11 E210 E229 E261 E34 E61 RA46 RA829 T10 T29 T61; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/10/2021 INC#1297

Update Structure Fire; INC#1297; 07:23PM; 1249 N Mansfield Av; https://bit.ly/3t3jczf; Hollywood; KNOCKDOWN: 31 firefighters extinguished the fire in 18 minutes. The fire was contained to the unit of origin and prevented from extending to adjacent units. The sole occupant of the unit was outside the structure on LAFD arrival and is being transported with probable smoke inhalation and minor burns. One additional patient is being evaluated and likely to decline transport (the person was helping to rescue animals out of the unit). There are no other injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 CM42 E227 E261 E27 E41 E52 EM11 RA27 RA41 RA827 T27 T61; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/10/2021 INC#1297

Structure Fire; INC#1297; 07:05PM; 1249 N Mansfield Av; https://bit.ly/3t3jczf; Hollywood; Two story, garden style apartment building with heavy smoke showing from the second floor. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E227 E261 E27 E41 E52 RA27 RA827 T27 T61; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart