Alerts

Flooding 02/17/2017

Flooding; 04:51PM; 8654 N SAN FERNANDO RD; https://goo.gl/maps/oQKgfcohcL32; Sun Valley; 10 vehicles stuck. Over a dozen firefighters from various apparatus quickly converged and rescued at least 8 people trapped by swift moving water. No one required hospital transport. San Fernando Rd x Tuxford St is impassable and shut down; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E289 E8140 RA98 SW88 T89; 8; 18; Erik Scott

Update Electrical Incident 02/17/2017

Update Electrical Incident; 04:12PM; 5300 N SEPULVEDA BL; internal:/; Sherman Oaks; The patient transported earlier for electrical shock, sadly was pronounced dead at the hospital... In a 4 hour time-period (between noon - 4 PM) the LAFD responded to nearly 150 "Wire's Down" 911 incidents. When it comes to downed wires, "Stay Away, Stay Safe". Keep your distance from all fallen wires. Treat all power lines as if they are 'live'. Never go near or touch anything or anyone that has come in contact with an electrical wire. (LAFD Inc# 812); FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; Erik Scott

Structure Fire 02/17/2017

Structure Fire; 03:11PM; 5209 W MARATHON ST; https://goo.gl/maps/AJMnZzn8my22; Hollywood; 2-story apartment with one 2nd floor unit on fire. KNOCKDOWN: 28 FF in 19 min. No injury. Cause & $loss under invest, NFD; FS 52; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC5 E227 E27 E52 E56 E82 RA52 T27; 9; 17; Erik Scott

Update Rescue 02/17/2017

Update Rescue; 03:10PM; 16400 W BURBANK BL; internal:/; Update: Total of 7 patients. LAFD firefighters used a rope system, diagonally stretched across the water to safely rescue and walk 3 patients across the water, 1 of which was transported to a hospital for a non-life-threatening injury. Swift Water Rescue Teams used an inflatable boat to assist 4 others and 2 dogs to safety ; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; Erik Scott

Tree 02/17/2017

Tree; 12:14PM; 617 S KELTON AV; https://goo.gl/maps/tdryu5kgG1p; Westwood / UCLA; Approx 75' tree fell onto a 2-story 6 unit apartment building, through the roof and into the 2nd story, nearly missing (within 3") 1 resident laying in bed. Fortunately no one was injured. Building & Safety Red Tagged 4 of the 6 units, deeming them unsafe to enter due to structural compromise. 16 college students were evacuated as a precaution ; FS 37; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; BC9 E37 UR88 BC9 T88 E288; 7; 16, 18; Erik Scott

Rescue 02/17/2017

Rescue; 02:09PM; 16400 W BURBANK BL; https://goo.gl/maps/VEJR527EgfG2; #SepulvedaBasin; Total of 8 patients. LAFD firefighters used a rope system and rescued 3 from the water, 1 of which was transported to a hospital for a non-life-threatening injury. 5 others located in the area. Water levels continue to rise. Swift Water Rescue Teams now utilizing an inflatable boat to assist the 5 to safety, NFD; FS 83; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 E109 SC1 SW86 SW88; 5; 18; Erik Scott

Wires Down 02/17/2017

Wires Down; 01:01PM; 13760 W CALIFA ST; https://goo.gl/maps/iaN97Y3ih6r; #ValleyGlen; Large tree down, taking high voltage power lines with it. A nearby gas line may have been affected from the uprooted tree. No injury, NFD; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; T90 E290 E90; 8; Erik Scott

Electrical Incident 02/17/2017

Electrical Incident; 12:43PM; 5300 N SEPULVEDA BL; https://goo.gl/maps/U7A5LbAKc6q; #ShermanOaks; Large tree down, taking power lines with it, landing on a vehicle. 1 person possibly suffered an electrical shock and was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. Heavy traffic backup on Sepulveda Bl between Magnolia Bl and Burbank Bl, NFD; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 E102 E290 E99 RA839 SW88 T90; 8; 13; Erik Scott

Tree 02/17/2017

Tree; 12:40PM; 8501 N BOTHWELL RD; https://goo.gl/maps/TxfPpsie4232; Northridge; Large tree into residence, NFD; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; E104 RA903; 8; Erik Scott

Media Advisory 02/16/2017

Media Advisory; 03:22PM; internal:/; Media Advisory: A strong storm is expected tonight and the LAFD is urging preparedness. Captain Daniel Curry is available today and tomorrow for any storm related interview requests. Please contact him direct (text is preferred) at 213- 359-9415. Also please note the following two websites with information on preparation and sand bags/sand for your viewers. http://www.lafd.org/news/los-angeles-firefighters-urge-storm-preparedness (* the Bureau of Street Services is updating their link for sand bag / sand locations - the sites in the next link are current) http://www.lafd.org/news/lafd-provides-sandbags-homeowners-1 (this is the most up to date info for sand / bags locations). Thank you for your help in preparing our citizens for the coming storm.; Margaret Stewart