Alerts

Update Rescue 04/01/2018

Update Rescue; 10:19PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; internal:/; Hollywood; #GriffithParkRescue Our search continues for Jesse Hernandez and we anticipate an extended operation throughout the night. LAFD is working closely with the Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Sanitation and Bureau of Contract Administration to bring in specialized 'closed circuit' cameras to further the search. These cameras have more advanced capabilities including lighting and the ability to attach to a pontoon which will crawl along the pipe. The pipes are 4' in diameter with varying depths of water moving at approximately 15 MPH. All possible City resources are being utilized in the search for Jesse. Our thoughts remain with Jesse and the extended Hernandez family. ; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Rescue 04/01/2018

Update Rescue; 09:15PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; internal:/; Hollywood; #GriffthParkRescue The coordinated Air to Ground search for 13yo Jesse Hernandez continues with over 100 LAFD firefighters and assisting agencies LAPD, CHP, LA City Recreation and Parks, Park Rangers, Department of Water and Power and Department of Sanitation. This is a closed system of sewage pipes which requires a detailed search along each possible path of travel. The Department of Sanitation is working closely with LAFD to map out the system and determine any void spaces as potential catch points. LAFD Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces are utilizing gear designed for these technical operations. They mounted a specialized camera on a flotation device (similar to a 'bogey board') which was tethered to a rope and extended 300' down a pipe. Firefighters are also using gas meters and all available equipment to safely conduct this on-going search. Per the family request, LAFD released a picture of Jesse via our social media channels in the hopes that if he is not in the pipe system, someone will see him and notify LAPD. Picnicking in the Griffith Park area is an Easter tradition for the Hernandez family and consequently, over 20 family members are present. The Mayor's Crisis Response Team is on scene helping to console and support family members. Our search continues and updates will be provided as possible.; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 04/01/2018

Update Structure Fire; 07:02PM; 328 E Washington Bl; internal:/; South Los Angeles; KNOCKDOWN: 72 FFs in 23 mins. Firefighters contained fire to building of origin (50' x 100' commercial structure) and defended two exposed buildings from damage. No injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD No Further Details; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/01/2018

Structure Fire; 06:39PM; 328 E Washington Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/bszPovGcxqC2; South Los Angeles; 1 story commercial building (small) well involved with fire with one possible building exposed. One additional task force requested. LAFD Inc#1072; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC13 E10 E209 E215 E9 RA10 RA209 T15 T9 ; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Rescue 04/01/2018

Update Rescue; 05:20PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; internal:/; Hollywood; Over 100 firefighters now involved in an extensive search from both air and ground for a 13 (age updated) yo boy reported to have fallen into a drainage ditch. Report comes from more than one bystander on scene. At least two family members who was with child (unk if that family member witnessed reported fall) is with LAFD firefighters. The ditch in question feeds down to the LA River and all avenues are being investigated. LAFD PIO enroute to Command Post (5254 Zoo Dr). No Further Details; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Rescue 04/01/2018

Rescue; 04:27PM; 5254 W Zoo Dr; https://goo.gl/maps/edPYym1v62q; Hollywood; #GriffithPark Firefighters on scene investigating report of a small boy having fallen down (distance unknown) into a drainage ditch. Firefighters currently only see water and have not located any patient. LAFD Inc#903; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E250 E42 E482 E56 EM14 H6 HR3 RA56 RA82 T50 UR88 ; CH7; 17; Margaret Stewart

Hiker in Distress 04/01/2018

Hiker in Distress; 02:09PM; 2200 Sullivan Fire Rd; https://goo.gl/maps/moCm5dLrttG2; #TopangaStatePark Hoist operation underway to safely retrieve and transport an adult male hiker with unspecified injury/illness (age unk). No Further Details LAFD Inc#742; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC9 BP19 E19 E237 E37 H6 RA19 RH114 T37 ; CH7; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 03/31/2018

Structure Fire; 06:35PM; 7912 N VENTURA CANYON AV; https://goo.gl/maps/tZdaiCmMvFn; Panorama City; 33 Firefighters quickly extinguished a 10' x 12' shed housing a marijuana grow operation to the rear of a home in just 10 minutes; No exposures; No reported injuries; Cause/ Loss TBD; LAFD Inc #1152; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; RA81 E289 T89 E7 E39 RA7 E239 T39 BC10 RA881 ; CH: 9; 18; Amy Bastman

Vegetation Fire 03/31/2018

Vegetation Fire; 06:01PM; SB 5 FY X PENROSE ST; https://goo.gl/maps/8Fi6Rk6qgWv; Sun Valley; Initially dispatched companies are handling an approximate 20' x 20' area of vegetation along the SB Golden State Freeway; Beware of temporary traffic delays while LAFD Firefighters are extinguishing the flames causing blockage of one lane; No further details; LAFD Inc #1089; FS 7; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; E77 E39 E81 BC12 T89 E289 ; CH: 8; 18; Amy Bastman

Fire 03/31/2018

Fire; 04:42PM; 8400 N TUJUNGA AV; https://goo.gl/maps/L9BfiSG7Q5C2; Sun Valley; Firefighters are on-scene of approximately six vehicles on fire at an auto scrap yard; Incident is being handled by initial companies; No reported injuries at this time; Cause/ Loss TBD; LAFD Inc #964; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E89 E289 T89 RA77 RA889 E260 E60 T60 E298 T98 BC14 BC12 E86 ; CH: 9; 17; Amy Bastman