Alerts

Death Investigation 12/27/2020 INC#0113

Death Investigation; INC#0113; 02:05AM; 2002 W Paseo Del Mar; https://bit.ly/3nSCdSs; San Pedro; LAFD Land, Air and Sea response to a solo vehicle an undetermined distance ("mid-slope") over-the-coastal-cliff near White Point. One person (unknown age / gender / affiliation / circumstances) has been discovered deceased by LAFD within the otherwise undescribed vehicle, and a cursory search of the area yields no other patients. LAFD will now depart the scene as LAPD continues their on-site investigation, which is expected to last until at least dawn, at which time LAFD personnel may return as needed to assist the Coroner's Office and LAPD with removal of the victim and/or vehicle. Media Inquiries: LAPD Harbor Division Incident #379 and Coroner; FS 101; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC6 BT1 BT17 BT3 BT5 E101 E248 E285 E48 E85 EM13 H2 H4 HA2 HA4 RA101 RA85 RA90 RH114 T48 T85 UR88; CH7; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 12/26/2020 INC#1509

Traffic Collision; INC#1509; 09:30PM; 1218 W Sunset Bl; https://bit.ly/38BEvil; Echo Park; 2 adult male pedestrians near mobile "taco vendor" when struck by vehicle. Both in serious condition, will be transported to an area trauma center. Media Inquiries: LAPD Central Traffic Incident #3412; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 E4 E9 EM1 RA20 RA3 RA803; CH4; 12; Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 12/26/2020 INC#1509

Traffic Collision; INC#1509; 09:06PM; 1218 W Sunset Bl; https://bit.ly/38BEvil; Echo Park; PRELIM: Solo vehicle into (mobile?) "taco stand", injuring at least two; FS 3; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 E4 EM1 RA20 RA3 RA803; CH4; Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 12/26/2020 INC#0734

Traffic Collision; INC#0734; 01:00PM; 11201 W Huston St; http://bit.ly/2WZXSfP; North Hollywood; Solo vehicle into (vacant unit at) apartment building with structural compromise. LAFD Paramedics are examining and will likely transport the vehicle driver (unknown age / gender / condition / affiliation / circumstances) for unspecified medical complaint. No other injuries reported. LA Dept of Building & Safety en route for structural assessment, ETA 2:45 PM. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Incident #1663; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; E260 E60 E86 RA76 T60 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 12/25/2020 INC#1384

Structure Fire; INC#1384; 06:55PM; 7916 N Longridge Av; https://bit.ly/2KtdkhT; Sun Valley; The first arriving fire companies handled a contents fire in one room of a small, one story single family dwelling. There were no injuries reported. The initial 9-1-1 call was received at 6:42PM. No further details.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E100 E20 E260 E289 E81 T60 T89; CH9; 18; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 12/25/2020 INC#0614

Brush Fire; INC#0614; 10:19AM; 500 N Park Row Dr; https://bit.ly/38E6yNY; Elysian Park; Five of the responding (ground) fire companies will handle approximately 1/4 acre of grass, slowly burning uphill (with nowhere to go). No structures threatened. No further details.; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC2 E1 E2 E209 E220 E3 E4 E6 E90 EM11 H1 H2 H3 H5 HA1 HA2 HA3 HA5 RA20 T20 T9; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - Now Out 12/25/2020 INC#0261

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0261; 04:06AM; 20453 W Rodax St; https://bit.ly/3hiLUar; Winnetka; 27 Firefighters took just 17 min (4:23 AM) to extinguish fire that was showing from the front door on their arrival, and appears to have originated in the kitchen and extended to the living room of the 1,300 square-foot one-story home. No human injury. Though the quick response and well-coordinated effort of firefighters saved 2 pet cats, 8 cats perished in the heat and smoke, and as many as 5 other cats remain unaccounted for. The cause of the fire remains under investigation,; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E104 E106 E273 E296 E39 RA104 T73 T96; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire Fully Contained - 12/24/2020 INC#1451

Update Fully Contained - Brush Fire; INC#1451; 08:03PM; 2400 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3nPiEKO; Hollywood Hills West; Address Tentative; 120 LAFD firefighters took just 54 minutes to fully contain fire from a 15' x 20' shed behind a home that was well involved on their arrival. Flames were pushed by (thankfully) light wind into a small amount of nearby grass and vegetation, A series of strategic water drops by fast-arriving LAFD helicopters stopped flames moving beyond a 50' x 50' area, and entering heavier brush, as ground crews fully contained the fire. No injury. No other structures damaged. No evacuation. Fire cause under investigation; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AO2 BC10 BC14 BC18 BC5 BC9 CM42 E102 E108 E227 E239 E260 E27 E289 E290 E39 E41 E56 E58 E71 E76 E82 E86 E89 E97 E99 EM14 H1 H2 H3 H5 HA1 HA2 HA3 HA5 RA90 RA97 T27 T39 T60 T89 T90; CH5; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Update Brush Fire 12/24/2020 INC#1451

Update Brush Fire; INC#1451; 07:32PM; 2400 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3nPiEKO; Hollywood Hills West; Address Tentative; PRELIM: Shed behind a home well involved and threatening grass and other vegetation. 50' x 50' footprint at this time. LAFD copters commencing water drops as ground crews seek to flank the flames with hose lines. No injury. No other structure involvement or threat. No evacuation; WEATHER 7:30 PM PST | Temp 52.3°F | Wind 6.5 MPH from NW - Gust to 13.4 MPH | Humidity 47% | Sky Clear | Visibility 10 MI.; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AO2 BC14 BC18 BC5 CM42 E102 E108 E227 E239 E260 E27 E289 E290 E39 E41 E56 E58 E71 E76 E82 E86 E89 E97 E99 EM14 H1 H2 H5 HA1 HA2 HA5 RA90 RA97 T27 T39 T60 T89 T90; CH5; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 12/24/2020 INC#1451

Brush Fire; INC#1451; 07:09PM; 2400 N Laurel Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3nPiEKO; Hollywood Hills West; Address Tentative; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to a unspecified size wind-driven vegetation fire behind a hillside home; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AO2 BC14 BC18 E108 E227 E27 E290 E41 E56 E76 E86 E97 EM14 H1 H2 H5 HA1 HA2 HA5 RA97 T27 T90; CH5; 17, 18; Brian Humphrey