Alerts

Update Flooding 01/20/2017

Update Flooding; 02:08PM; 15260 W Burbank Bl; internal:/; Sherman Oaks; LAFD firefighters and Swift Water team have now effected the rescue of a total of 4 people from the Sepulveda Basin. The individuals were in an homeless encampment which flooded and required assistance getting to safety. 1 patient was transported with for medical issue not related to the flooding. LAFD Air Ops is enroute to fly a recon route along the basin to determine if any additional persons needing rescue. The Sepulveda Basin is closed. The first 2 rescues were a part of Incident # 708 and the follow up rescues were part of Inc 879. ; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Advisory 01/20/2017

Advisory; 01:44PM; 2119 N Beverly Glen Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/KXL7aGKq12k; #BeverlyCrest Large tree 'compromising' a residence. Has not fallen but reported to be leaning and likely to worsen. LAFD assisting in the evacuation of a disabled occupant (no known injuries). LAFD Inc#0917 NFD; FS 99; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; E71 RA837; CH8; Margaret Stewart

Wires Down 01/20/2017

Wires Down; 01:02PM; 2520 N Benedict Canyon Dr; https://goo.gl/maps/PYucanMFsys; #BeverlyCrest Benedict Canyon Dr CLOSED at Hutton Dr due to wires down and multiple trees down. Avoid the area. No injuries reported LAFD Inc# 0745; FS 99; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; LF78; Margaret Stewart

Update Flooding 01/20/2017

Update Flooding; 12:28PM; 15260 W Burbank Bl; internal:/; Sherman Oaks; Swift water rescue crew reached the occupants, placed safety equipment on them and walked them out to safety. They are not injured and do not require transport to the hospital. Please avoid the intersection and never drive down a flooded street. NFD; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Flooding 01/20/2017

Flooding; 12:19PM; 15260 W Burbank Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/i7QdWxxum3m; Sherman Oaks; A motor home is trapped the flooded section of Burbank Bl (near Sepuveda Recreation area) with two, non injured, adults inside. LAFD swift water crew is preparing for a water crossing to safely reach the motor home and retrieve the occupants. Additional firefighters have establish "up river" and "down river" safety. #TrafficAlert Avoid this intersection.; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 E288 SC1 SW88 T88 ; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 01/20/2017

Update Structure Fire; 09:09AM; 8225 S Broadway St; internal:/; South Los Angeles; KNOCKDOWN: 31 FF in xx mins. Structured size up updated to row of small commercial business with residential living in the back. Fire located in one of the residences and contained to unit of origin. No injuries reported. LAFD Inc# 0377 NFD; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 01/20/2017

Structure Fire; 08:58AM; 8225 S Broadway St; https://goo.gl/maps/YbKS5K4SAZA2; South Los Angeles; One story commercial building with smoke showing; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E221 E233 E264 E33 E65 RA65 RA833 SQ21 T21 T33 T64 ; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Media Advisory 01/18/2017

Media Advisory; 02:10PM; 6406 S Main St; https://goo.gl/maps/njVGPTYXDcn; South Los Angeles; Beginning at 3:15 PM, LAFD Firefighter Bryce Gutierrez will be available at Fire Station 33 for media interviews regarding his role in the January 16 rescue of 4 children from their burning home at 861 W Manchester Av; Questions: LAFD Media Desk (213) 485-5162; - Brian Humphrey

Update Rescue 01/18/2017

Update Rescue; 11:53AM; 4230 Las Cruces Dr; internal:/; Sherman Oaks; LAFD rescue of worker was safely completed in 45 min; Adult male (condition and specific injuries undeclared) now being taken to area hospital for what are considered non-life threat injuries; NFD; Dispatched Units: T88 E288 RA88 E83 E109 HR56 EM10 BC10 UR88 T89 E289 E89 UR89 RA89 RA889 BC14 E108; - Brian Humphrey

Update Rescue 01/18/2017

Update Rescue; 11:39AM; 4230 Las Cruces Dr; internal:/; Sherman Oaks; PRELIM: Adult male worker is conscious and breathing but remains trapped as he is treated by LAFD Paramedics for what appear to be non-life threatening injuries, as debris from the toppled fence is removed by responders; NFD; - Brian Humphrey