Alerts

CONCLUDED Earthquake Mode 05/01/2024 INC#1002

CONCLUDED Earthquake Mode; INC#1002; 02:35PM; Citywide; The Los Angeles Fire Department has completed a citywide survey of critical infrastructure across the City of Los Angeles following a magnitude 4.3 earthquake that occurred at 1:49 PM PDT today, centered in Corona, 38 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. No significant damage was identified and no serious injuries have been reported. Though additional earthquake activity cannot be predicted, firefighters remind you that when shaking starts: Drop, Cover, Hold On! Protect your head and neck while taking cover under sturdy furniture or near a sturdy interior wall, away from windows and doorways until the shaking stops. After you complete a final survey of your home and neighborhood for earthquake damage, and to confirm no one is injured, please take this time to examine and update your disaster supply kit and discuss your household and workplace disaster plans. Helpful information can be found right now at: https://READY.GOV; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; No Units Assigned; CH0; Nicholas Prange

Earthquake Mode 05/01/2024 INC#1002

Earthquake Mode; INC#1002; 01:51PM; Citywide; A preliminary magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred at 1:49 PM PDT, centered in Corona, California, 38 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Pursuant to protocol, the LAFD is now in earthquake mode, as personnel from all 106 neighborhood fire stations conduct a strategic survey by land, air and sea of their districts, examining critical infrastructure and areas of local concern across our 470 square mile City of Los Angeles jurisdiction. Once this process is complete and reports are consolidated, assuming there is no significant damage, LAFD Earthquake Mode will be complete. This process typically takes less than one hour. There are currently no initial reports of structural damage or injuries. An update will be provided once LAFD Earthquake Mode is complete. Though no additional earthquake activity is predicted, firefighters ask you to prepare for any aftershock. If inside when shaking starts: Drop, Cover, Hold On! Protect your head and neck while taking cover under sturdy furniture or near a sturdy interior wall, away from windows and doorways until the shaking stops. After surveying your home and/or workplace for earthquake damage and assuring no injuries, please check on your pets and at-risk neighbors, especially seniors living alone.; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; No Units Assigned; CH0; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/01/2024 INC#0903

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0903; 01:18PM; 6439 N Lankershim Bl; https://bit.ly/4aVtAPF; #NorthHollywood; Firefighters forced entry into the one-story former restaurant to extend hose lines toward the seat of the fire inside. Crews on the roof cut holes to allow smoke and heat to escape, and increase visibility for fire attack teams inside. Ultimately, it took 26 firefighters 17 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E260 E289 E60 E86 RA39 RA60 RA860 SO1 T60 T89; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 05/01/2024 INC#0903

Structure Fire; INC#0903; 01:01PM; 6439 N Lankershim Bl; https://bit.ly/4aVtAPF; #NorthHollywood; One-story former restaurant with smoke showing. Offensive mode.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E102 E260 E289 E60 E86 RA39 RA60 RA860 SO1 T60 T89; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Train vs Bus COMPLETE 04/30/2024 INC#0749

Update COMPLETE Train vs Bus; INC#0749; 02:20PM; 901 W Exposition Bl; https://bit.ly/3y787o1; #ExpositionPark; In close coordination with local hospitals, LAPD, MTA, and USC, firefighters and paramedics evaluated and treated at least 55 people as a result of the train/bus collision. Totals: 2 were transported in serious condition. 16 were transported in fair condition. At least 37 were treated and released on scene. No entrapment. No children or juveniles transported. Unknown occupations/affiliations of patients. Crews will be picking up and clearing the scene shortly.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; AP4 AP43 AP65 BC13 CE59 CM20 CM22 E210 E215 E34 E46 EM1 EM5 HR3 PI2 RA15 RA266 RA46 RA66 RA813 RA814 RA815 RA826 RA846 RA865 RA894 SO1 T10 T15; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

Update Train vs Bus 04/30/2024 INC#0749

Update Train vs Bus; INC#0749; 01:10PM; 901 W Exposition Bl; https://bit.ly/3y787o1; #ExpositionPark; Firefighters are on scene of a collision between a Metro Rail train and a USC Transportation bus, where at least 16 people were injured. Two from the bus (not trapped) were transported in moderate-to-serious condition (unknown total bus occupants at the time of the collision). At least fourteen additional patients from the train were evaluated on scene with minor injuries (total hospital transports will be updated at a later time). Media please stage near the intersection of Bill Robertson and Exposition Blvd. PIO Captain Adam Van Gerpen is on scene.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; AP4 AP43 AP65 BC13 CM20 CM22 E210 E215 E34 E46 EM1 EM5 HR3 PI2 RA15 RA266 RA46 RA66 RA813 RA814 RA815 RA826 RA846 RA865 RA894 SO1 T10 T15; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

Train vs Bus 04/30/2024 INC#0749

Train vs Bus; INC#0749; 11:54AM; 901 W Exposition Bl; https://bit.ly/3y787o1; #ExpositionPark; Firefighters are on scene of a collision between a Metro Rail train and a bus (reported to have only the driver aboard). Multiple train passengers are reporting minor injuries. Crews are triaging all patients and organizing care and transport.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E210 E215 E34 E46 EM1 EM5 HR3 RA15 RA266 RA46 RA66 RA813 RA826 RA846 T10 T15; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/30/2024 INC#0462

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0462; 09:31AM; 19800 W Marilla St; https://bit.ly/3QkEqGj; #Chatsworth; Firefighters responded to a 2,932 square-foot two-story home built in 1958 with heavy fire inside. Crews advanced hose lines to the interior, while others ascended ladders to the roof to cut holes for the smoke and hot gasses to escape. It took 32 firefighters 20 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. One resident was home at the time, and sustained minor-to-moderate smoke inhalation while attempting to subdue the flames prior to LAFD arrival. Paramedics transported the approximately 55-year-old male to a local hospital. No firefighter injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC14 BC15 E107 E28 E287 E296 E70 RA107 RA70 SO1 T87 T96; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 04/30/2024 INC#0462

Structure Fire; INC#0462; 09:11AM; 19800 W Marilla St; https://bit.ly/3QkEqGj; #Chatsworth; PRELIM: Two-story home with fire showing. Offensive mode. ; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC14 BC15 E107 E28 E287 E296 E70 RA107 RA70 T87 T96; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/29/2024 INC#1871

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1871; 11:11PM; 7416 S Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/3xYvIay; #VermontKnolls; Firefighters responded to the vacant multi-family structure to find fire in one unit on the second floor. It took 34 firefighters 21 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC11 BC13 E233 E264 E33 E46 E64 RA257 RA57 RA846 T33 T64; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange