Alerts

Red Flag Parking Restrictions 11/05/2024

Red Flag Parking Restrictions; 04:30PM; Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ); https://bit.ly/RedFlagMap; Due to the forecasted weather conditions, the Red Flag Parking Restriction Program will be activated TOMORROW November 6, 2024, at 8:00AM, for *at least* 24hrs and quite possibly longer. It is important that fire apparatus have room to respond quickly to a fast-moving brush fire while simultaneously allowing residents to evacuate, if necessary. During Red Flag Parking Restriction periods, vehicles illegally parked in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) will be towed. The parking restrictions are planned for at least 24 hours and will be reevaluated based on the weather conditions. For areas in the VHFHSZ, please look for the "Red Flag Days" no parking signs and ensure you do not violate the restriction. Visit www.LAFD.org/redflag for up-to-date information on the status. Link above for an interactive map of the affected streets.; Margaret Stewart

Traffic - Hydrant 11/05/2024 INC#0909

Traffic - Hydrant; INC#0909; 02:15PM; 4300 N Calhoun Av; https://bit.ly/3CfDj6S; Sherman Oaks; Two vehicle collision involving a fire hydrant. 78yo male transported in fair condition. Prior to LAFD shutting down the hydrant, water was hitting the roof of a commercial building (DBA Guitar Center) resulting in a partial collapse. No injuries reported in the building. LA Dept of Building and Safety notified to respond for building evaluation. Original 9-1-1 call received at 1:23PM. ; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 E288 E39 E88 E99 EM14 HR3 RA88 RA99 T39 T88 UR88; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 11/05/2024 INC#0978

Update Structure Fire; INC#0978; 02:07PM; 10606 S Lou Dillon Av; https://bit.ly/4fvLo5C; Watts; KNOCKDOWN: 36 firefighters extinguished the fire in 15 minutes with no injuries reported. No other structures were damaged. No further details.; FS 65; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC1 BC11 BC13 E21 E221 E226 E264 E57 RA264 RA64 RA864 SQ21 T21 T26; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 11/05/2024 INC#0978

Structure Fire; INC#0978; 01:52PM; 10606 S Lou Dillon Av; https://bit.ly/4fvLo5C; Watts; One-story, single family dwelling with fire showing. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 65; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC1 BC11 BC13 E21 E221 E226 E264 E57 RA264 RA64 RA864 SQ21 T21 T26; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 11/05/2024 INC#0773

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0773; 12:25PM; 661 E 120th St; https://bit.ly/4fwvVlQ; Green Meadows; KNOCKDOWN: 36 firefighters extinguished the fire in 19 minutes with no injuries reported. Building updated to a two-story duplex. No further details.; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC1 BC13 E221 E233 E33 E57 E64 E65 RA257 RA79 T21 T33 TL1; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 11/05/2024 INC#0773

Structure Fire; INC#0773; 12:06PM; 661 E 120th St; https://bit.ly/4fwvVlQ; Green Meadows; One-story, single family dwelling with heavy smoke showing from the back. LAPD was on scene for an operation and made the request for LAFD. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC1 BC13 E221 E233 E33 E57 E64 E65 RA257 RA79 T21 T33; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Tank Truck - FATALITY 11/03/2024 INC#1734

Update Tank Truck - FATALITY ; INC#1734; 06:00AM; Nb 110 Fy; https://bit.ly/3YPI2Fe; Broadway-Manchester; CalTrans brought absorbent and LAFD assisted in laying it out to contain the fuel hazard. Firefighters drilled four holes into the tank to give access for the fuel offload operation conducted by the truck company ownership. Private wreckers on scene to up right the tank trailer to prepare it for removal. Firefighters will perform an extrication operation to assist the LA County Medical Examiner’s office with victim recovery. LAFD had a total of three patients: one deceased, 45yo male and 30yo female transported with minor injuries. LAFD had no contact with the tank truck driver who transported to the hospital by private vehicle. CHP = accident investigation. There is no current timeline for reopening the freeway, drivers are advised to seek alternate routes. PIO Captain Cody Weireter is on-scene for media availability, staging NB110 at the Century Blvd on ramp; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 BC705 BC722 CM722 E21 E221 E238 E264 E295 E57 E64 E65 E66 E95 EA1 EM11 EM13 HR3 HR703 JT6 PI3 RA264 RA57 RA64 RA65 RA864 RA865 SQ21 SQ95 T21 T38 T64 T95 WT88; CH7; 15; Margaret Stewart

Update Tank Truck Rollover - FATALITY 11/03/2024 INC#1734

Update Tank Truck Rollover - FATALITY; INC#1734; 01:45AM; Nb 110 Fy x Manchester; https://bit.ly/3YO0f5V; Florence; Patient update: LAFD has three total patients; 45yo male, 30yo female were transported with minor injuries. One patient deceased in vehicle under tanker truck. The driver of the tanker truck was reportedly transported to the hospital by private vehicle and had no contact with LAFD (Update: Driver declined LAFD treatment). There is an estimated 8,000 gallons of aviation fuel remaining in the tank and 500-1000 gallons on the ground. LAFD is assisting CalTrans with the laying down of an absorbent to control and mitigate the spilled fuel. Once complete, the owner of the tanker will handle off-loading the fuel while LAFD provides safety oversight. LAFD will then assist the LA County Medical Examiner in extricating the victim from the vehicle (may require up righting the truck). This will be an extended duration incident with an unknown timeline. Drivers are advised to seek one of the many available alternate routes both North and South bound on the 110 Freeway from Slauson Ave to Rosecrans Ave. ; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC705 BC722 CM722 E21 E221 E238 E264 E295 E57 E64 E65 E66 E95 EA1 EM11 EM13 HR3 HR703 JT6 PI3 RA264 RA57 RA64 RA65 RA864 RA865 SQ21 SQ95 T21 T38 T64 T95 WT88; CH7; 15; Margaret Stewart

Update Tank Truck Rollover - FATALITY 11/02/2024 INC#1734

Update Tank Truck Rollover - FATALITY ; INC#1734; 11:49PM; Nb 110 Fy. ; https://bit.ly/3YO0f5V; Florence; This will be an extended duration operation. Firefighters used a redwood plug to dyke one leak in the tank however there are other small leaks as well. Vacuum trucks, Class B foam (used on flammable petroleum fires and spills) and sand are enroute to aid in the mitigation of the hazard. There is currently no fire. Northbound 110 Freeway will remain closed (Manchester) for an undetermined period of time. There are no additional patients (one 30yo female was transported with minor injuries and one patient determined dead on scene) at this time. Media queries regarding the collision are referred to CHP. ; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC705 BC722 CM722 E264 E295 E57 E64 E65 E95 EA1 EM11 EM13 JT6 RA64 RA864 RA865 SQ21 SQ95 T64 T95; CH7; 15; Margaret Stewart

Tank Truck 11/02/2024 INC#1734

Tank Truck; INC#1734; 10:55PM; Nb 110 Fy; https://bit.ly/3YO0f5V; Florence; Multi-vehicle collision resulting in a tank truck on its side. One patient trapped under the vehicle determined to be deceased (age/gender unknown). One additional patient (30 yo female) is being transported with minor injuries. The tank truck is carrying jet fuel and firefighters are working to contain any spilled fuel. There is no fire, collision only. Northbound 110 Freeway is closed at Manchester and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes. ; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC705 E264 E57 E64 E65 E95 EM13 RA64 RA864 RA865 SQ95 T64; CH7; 15; Margaret Stewart