Alerts

Fatality Structure Fire - Now Out 10/18/2023 INC#0468

Fatality Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0468; 08:08AM; 8766 N Matilija Av; https://bit.ly/45zlCrW; #PanoramaCity; 34 LAFD Firefighters responded quickly to find fire showing from a 1,535 square foot one-story home. During an aggressive and well-coordinated fire attack, firefighters discovered an adult female - described by residents as mobility impaired, lifeless in a rear bedroom. Beyond medical help, she was determined dead and remains at the scene. The fire was extinguished in just 21 minutes (8:29 AM), and confined within the residence. Three other residents, including one child, who were home at the time of the fire, are now being medically evaluated by LAFD Paramedics at scene for smoke exposure. The presence and functional status of smoke alarms at the time of the fire has yet to be determined. The home, built in 1949, was not equipped with (optional) residential fire sprinklers. The fire cause is under active investigation.; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AP7 BC12 E289 E290 E298 E37 E474 E98 EM10 RA75 RA77 RA87 RA989 SO1 T89 T90 T98; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/18/2023 INC#0255

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0255; 05:43AM; 1547 N Sierra Bonita Av; https://bit.ly/46Vd8fS; #Hollywood; 69 LAFD Firefighters took 65 minutes in largely defensive firefighting operations to extinguish fire in a vacant and under construction two-story home with basement that was fully involved on LAFD arrival. The flames were prevented from damaging structures on three sides of the burning building. No injuries have been reported. Fire Department and allied agency operations will continue on site well into the morning, as Fire Department heavy equipment (e.g. bulldozer, excavator) is brought in to lift and move the massive amount of still smoldering debris. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC18 BC5 CM20 CM22 E203 E227 E229 E235 E261 E27 E41 E5 E61 E76 E82 E95 E97 EA1 EM14 HE1 HR3 RA27 RA41 RA803 RA827 SO1 SQ95 T27 T29 T3 T35 T61 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/18/2023 INC#0255

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0255; 05:10AM; 1547 N Sierra Bonita Av; https://bit.ly/46Vd8fS; #Hollywood; 69 LAFD Firefighters continue defensive firefighting in what are expected to be extended operations at a vacant two-story home with basement, under construction, that was fully involved on LAFD arrival. The flames have been prevented from damaging and no longer threaten structures on three sides. No injuries reported.; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC18 BC5 CM20 CM22 E203 E227 E229 E235 E261 E27 E41 E5 E61 E76 E82 E95 E97 EM14 HR3 RA27 RA41 RA803 RA827 SO1 SQ95 T27 T29 T3 T35 T61 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/18/2023 INC#0255

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0255; 04:38AM; 1547 N Sierra Bonita Av; https://bit.ly/46Vd8fS; #Hollywood; PRELIM: Defensive operations at fully involved vacant two-story home under construction, flames and heat threatening structures on three sides. ; FS 41; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC18 BC5 CM20 CM22 E203 E227 E229 E235 E261 E27 E41 E5 E61 E76 E82 E95 E97 EM14 HR3 RA27 RA41 RA803 RA827 SO1 SQ95 T27 T29 T3 T35 T61 UR3 UR88; CH9; 12 13; Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 10/18/2023 INC#0120

Traffic Collision; INC#0120; 02:03AM; 2346 N Cahuenga Bl; https://bit.ly/3FmhUaj; #HollywoodHills; PRELIM: Solo vehicle left Hollywood (US 101) Freeway landing on or near surface streets, and was fully involved with fire on LAFD arrival. Three patients total (2 with serious to critical injuries / 1 with minor injuries) have been taken to area hospitals by LAFD Paramedics. Unconfirmed ages/genders/conditions/affiliation/circumstances). Media Inquiries: CHP Central L.A. (Log #175).; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; E235 E76 RA27 RA76 RA827 RA861 T35; CH4; 12; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire - Now Out 10/18/2023 INC#0092

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0092; 01:39AM; 4646 N Nagle Av; https://bit.ly/3Qmwuow; #ShermanOaks; 47 LAFD Firefighters took just 23 minutes (2:02 AM) to fully extinguish heavy fire involving a 1,409 square foot one-story home. No injuries reported. The cause of the fire is considered suspicious - and was among several rubbish/debris/vegetation fires discovered nearby at the same time. The other fires were quickly extinguished by LAFD responders, before they could cause structural damage or injury. LAFD and LAPD Investigators are actively investigating the fires, and have not yet issued a formal statement that tallies the fires, identifies suspect/s or connects these fires to the earlier suspicious fires in the 13800 block of Ventura Boulevard.; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 BC14 E102 E108 E227 E239 E260 E39 E86 E89 RA102 RA88 SO1 T27 T39 T60; CH9; 18; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire - Now Out 10/17/2023 INC#1905

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1905; 11:19PM; 13838 W Ventura Blvd; https://bit.ly/490sG3u; #ShermanOaks; 49 LAFD Firefighters took just 23 minutes (11:42 PM) to extinguish an outside fire that extended into and heavily involved a 3,000 square foot one-story floral shop within a block-long row of commercial structures. The well-coordinated firefight prevented fire damage to adjacent buildings. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is considered suspicious - and was among a handful of rubbish/debris/vegetation fires that occurred in the general area at the time of the fire. The other fires were quickly extinguished by LAFD responders, before they could cause structural damage or injury. A team of LAFD Investigators is actively investigating the fires.; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AR1 BC10 BC14 CM40 CM42 E102 E108 E239 E278 E288 E88 E99 EM14 RA78 RA878 SO1 T39 T78 T88; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Contained - Brush Fire 10/17/2023 INC#1603

Contained - Brush Fire; INC#1603; 08:02PM; 7649 W Airlie Dr; https://bit.ly/3PZookk; #Tujunga; Despite light wind, first arriving LAFD ground crews have been able to stop forward progress of flames in just 33 minutes, holding the fire to one-quarter (0.25) acre of light vegetation. No Injury. No structures damaged. No evacuations. Allied agency resources have been released. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC14 BC17 BP74 E24 E274 E289 E290 E298 E7 E77 E89 E90 E98 EM14 H1 H3 H7 HA1 HA3 HA7 RA74 RA874 SO1 T74 T89 T90 T98 WT77 + LACoFD; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 10/17/2023 INC#1603

Brush Fire; INC#1603; 07:29PM; 7649 W Airlie Dr; https://bit.ly/3PZookk; #Tujunga; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response with the Los Angeles County (LACoFD) to one-quarter (0.25) acre of light vegetation burning, fanned by slight wind in the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, near the base of Tujunga Canyon. No current structure threat. No evacuation.; FS 74; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC14 BP74 E24 E274 E289 E290 E298 E77 E89 E90 E98 EM14 H1 H3 H7 HA1 HA3 HA7 RA874 T74 T89 T90 T98 WT77 + LACoFD; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

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