Alerts

Complete - Hiker Rescue 10/16/2023 INC#1219

Complete - Hiker Rescue; INC#1219; 05:21PM; West Of Bird Sanctuary Loop Trail; https://bit.ly/3PXa0sT; #GriffithPark; LAFD ground crews have successfully used a rope and harness system to safely rescue a 72 year-old female hiker, who was stranded in steep and unstable terrain, after she slid approximately fifty (50) feet from a trail west of the Bird Sanctuary Loop Trail. She sustained only a minor abrasion to one leg, and has declined LAFD offered treatment or ambulance transportation. Now able to walk without difficulty, she is being guided slowly down the trail by LAFD responders.; FS 35; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; AO1 AO2 BC5 E220 E227 E27 E35 H4 H7 HA4 HA7 RA27 RA35 RH114 T20 T27 UR27 UR88; CH7; 13; Brian Humphrey

Hiker Rescue 10/16/2023 INC#1219

Hiker Rescue; INC#1219; 03:46PM; West Of Bird Sanctuary Loop Trail; https://bit.ly/3PXa0sT; #GriffithPark; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to a lost adult female hiker stranded but uninjured in steep terrain west of the Bird Sanctuary Loop Trail (south/central Griffith Park). LAFD rescue helicopters have found the woman, and are coordinating the arrival of LAFD crews who have hiked into the rugged terrain to perform a ground-based rope rescue. No need for a helicopter hoist rescue is currently anticipated.; FS 35; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; AO1 AO2 BC5 E220 E35 H4 H7 HA4 HA7 RA35 RH114 T20; CH7; 13; Brian Humphrey

Update Fire Knockdown - 10/16/2023 INC#0908

Update Knockdown - Fire; INC#0908; 01:48PM; 452 N San Fernando Rd; https://bit.ly/48YRzwL; #LincolnHeights; *Correction* The light rail line near and operationally impacted by the *now largely extinguished* fires is the Metro A (Blue) Line. All service on that light rail line will be paused in the immediate area of Metro's Lincoln Heights / Cypress Park Station until LAFD operations are complete. The fires have been largely extinguished at 0.75 acres by 34 Firefighters in just 57 minutes. The cause of the fires is considered 'suspicious' and remains under active investigation. Transit Riders: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter/X: ( https://twitter.com/MetroLAAlerts ) for updated transit service information.; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 AR27 AR34 BC2 E1 E2 E201 E212 E44 RA1 RA801 SQ21 T1 T12; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Fire 10/16/2023 INC#0908

Fire; INC#0908; 12:51PM; 452 N San Fernando Rd; https://bit.ly/48YRzwL; #LincolnHeights; PRELIM: The first of 34 assigned LAFD Firefighters arrived quickly to find a handful of rubbish and vegetation fires in the area - the largest being one-half acre of grass that was prevented from extending into a one-story commercial building. No Injuries. No Evacuation. Due to the *still active fire/s* proximity to the Metro A (Blue) Line, all service on that light rail line will be paused in the immediate area until LAFD operations are complete. Transit Riders: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter/X: ( https://twitter.com/MetroLAAlerts ) for service information. Though the cluster of fires are presently considered suspicious, no specific cause or suspect/s have been identified. ; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 AR27 AR34 BC2 E2 E201 E212 E44 RA1 RA801 SQ21 T1 T12; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 10/15/2023 INC#0692

Update Structure Fire; INC#0692; 01:00PM; 10915 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/3ZVxFyo; #Pacoima; The two female residents (one teen, one adult - undetermined affiliation) who were earlier evaluated at scene for smoke exposure - were rescued from the burning building by one of the first arriving LAFD Firefighters, who assisted them in exiting the smoke-charged structure via a bathroom window. Though the pair initially declined further treatment or ambulance transportation, they changed their mind in the hour that followed, and have now both been taken by LAFD ambulance to an area hospital in fair condition. No other injuries reported. The specific cause of the fire remains under investigation.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 BC15 CE43 CM40 CM42 E275 E287 E298 E7 E77 E91 E98 EA1 EM15 RA7 RA77 RA98 SO1 T75 T87 T98; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Structure Fire 10/15/2023 INC#0692

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#0692; 11:28AM; 10915 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/3ZVxFyo; #Pacoima; Address Confirmed. 48 LAFD Firefighters took just 29 minutes in offensive firefighting operations, to access, confine and fully extinguish an outside fire that extended into and heavily involved the attic of a 2,928 square foot one-story home (built 1956). Two residents (one teenage female and one adult female) were evaluated at scene by LAFD Paramedics, following their exposure to smoke from the fire. Both declined ambulance transport to an area hospital. No other injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 CM40 CM42 E275 E287 E298 E7 E77 E91 E98 EM15 RA7 RA77 RA98 SO1 T75 T87 T98; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 10/15/2023 INC#0692

Structure Fire; INC#0692; 10:59AM; 10915 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/3ZVxFyo; #Pacoima; *Address Tentative*. PRELIM: One story home with an outside fire that extended into the attic, that is now well involved with fire. One civilian is now being evaluated at scene by LAFD Paramedics for unspecified injury.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 CM40 CM42 E275 E287 E298 E7 E77 E91 E98 EM15 RA7 RA77 RA98 T75 T87 T98; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire - Now Out 10/15/2023 INC#0143

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0143; 01:39AM; 4835 E Toland Wy; https://bit.ly/3MpsJwr; #HighlandPark; One-story single-family home with fire showing from the rear. Firefighters advanced hose lines into the structure, and ventilated to roof to extinguish the flames in 23 minutes (2:06am). Firefighters found 3 patients. Two of the patients were evaluated by paramedics and declined transport. One patient was transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation. Unknown ages/genders/conditions. Cause under investigation. Nothing further.; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC11 BC2 CM20 CM22 E12 E201 E212 E250 E42 E44 E55 EM14 RA12 RA20 RA47 RA55 T1 T12 T50; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/15/2023 INC#0130

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0130; 02:06AM; 8540 N Tujunga Av; https://bit.ly/45ztAky; #SunValley; Firefighters found an auto and rubbish fire behind a one-story commercial (collision center), which quickly spread to the building. It took 49 firefighters 36 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames inside the building, and extinguish the auto and rubbish outside. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 BC14 CM40 CM42 E260 E289 E298 E60 E75 E77 E89 E98 EM15 RA77 RA89 SO1 T60 T89 T98; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 10/15/2023 INC#0130

Structure Fire; INC#0130; 01:30AM; 8540 N Tujunga Av; https://bit.ly/45ztAky; #SunValley; Outside fire, approximately 100' x 50' spreading to a nearby commercial building.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC12 E260 E289 E75 E77 E89 RA77 RA89 SO1 T60 T89; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange