Alerts

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 03:38PM; 11131 N Tampa Av; internal:/; Porter Ranch; KNOCKDOWN: 46FF in 1.5 hrs. No structures damaged and no injuries reported. No Further Details. This is the Tampa IC incident and not the Creek Fire; FS 8; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Brush Fire; 02:08PM; 11131 N Tampa Av; https://goo.gl/maps/EqEnTjJUzNH2; Porter Ranch; Brush fire separate from #CreekFire at 4-5 acres. Traffic on 118 Freeway being impacted, ALL QUESTIONS on freeway closures =CHP Tampa IC LAFD Inc#1497; FS 8; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC723 BC724 CM742 E104 E107 E215 E226 E233 E28 E70 E8 EM17 RA107 SQ87 ; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 02:11PM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; internal:/; Tujunga / Sunland; EVACUATION CENTER UPDATE: Sylmar Recreation Center (13109 Borden Av) and Branford Recreation Center (13306 Branford St) welcoming residents. Sunland Senior Center is CLOSED and not accepting residents. Small animal evacuation centers open at West Valley Animal Shelter (20655 Plummer St) and East Valley Animal Shelter (14409 Vanowen St). Large animal shelter at Pierce College (6201 Winnetka Av) remains open and accepting animals. LA Equestrian Center is CLOSED at max capacity. The current, interactive map of the evacuation zones available at bit.ly/CreekFireMap; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 12:55PM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; internal:/; Tujunga / Sunland; #CreekFire updated Size at 11,000 acres. Fire has jumped the 210 Freeway and extended into the #ShadowHills area. A current, interactive google map of the evacuation area is available at bit.ly/CreekFireMap. The Sunland Senior Center Evacuation Center is CLOSED. New evacuation center is located at Branford Recreation Center 13306 Branford St, Arleta 91331 (https://goo.gl/maps/z8g3dPCE6fq). LAFD alone has over 400 FFs on scene. There are confirmed homes damaged but number of homes not available as all resources are committed to saving lives and property. Next media briefing planned for 4:00PM; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 10:38AM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; internal:/; Tujunga / Sunland; #CreekFire All previously voluntary evacuations are now MANDATORY within the zone - North of the 210 Freeway from (eastern border) Lowell Ave to (western border) Glenoaks Blvd off ramp / Sombrero Canyon. The LA Equestrian center is FULL to capacity and can't not receive any additional animals. Pierce College remains OPEN for large animals. If you are in the evacuation zone, please do NOT delay. Take critical items and safely depart the area. If you live in an area bordering the current evacuation zone, please ensure you are getting READY SET GO. This erratic fire will carry embers and create spot fires which we can not predict. Have your vehicle packed, animals secured and car facing out the driveway ready to depart. Follow www.lafd.org/alerts for the latest information. Both Sylmar Rec Center (13109 Borden Av) and Sunland Senior Center (8640 Fenwick St) remain open and can accept companion animals WITH owner. Small animal evacuation centers West Valley Animal Shelter (20655 Plummer Street, 91311) and East Valley Animal Shelter (14409 Vanowen St, 91405) remain open to receiving. ; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 09:31AM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; internal:/; Tujunga / Sunland; 210 Freeway closed BOTH directions from Sunland on the East to the 5 Freeway on the West. The 118 FY interchange at the 210 also CLOSED. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes to the SOUTH only. The fire is located to the North.; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 08:50AM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; internal:/; Tujunga / Sunland; #CREEKFIRE now at 4,000 acres. We have confirmed damage reports for an unknown number of homes with no report of civilian injuries. Red Flag Parking Restrictions are currently IN EFFECT until at least 8:00AM tomorrow when the conditions will be re-evaluated. Total of over 650 FFs from LAFD, LAcoFD and US Forest Service on scene working in Unified Command.; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 08:19AM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; internal:/; Tujunga / Sunland; LAFD in midst of rescue operation for a Dozer operator in distress after a rollover. The firefighter is not trapped, is conscious, alert and talking with his rescuers. No Further Details. This dynamic brush fire is being driven by high winds and over 240 LAFD (alone plus all unified agencies) working relentlessly to battle both on ground and by air. Thus far, their dedicated efforts have prevented the loss of life. We have no reported injuries from any civilians. 105 patients are being voluntarily evacuated from Mountain View Convalescent Center on Fenton Ave in Sylmar. LAFD ambulances and MTA buses being used. Media Briefing at 8:30 in grass field across from Command Post at Hansen Dam. ; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 07:52AM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; internal:/; Tujunga / Sunland; #CREEKFIRE MEDIA BRIEFING at 8:30 in grass field across from Command Post at Hansen Dam. Additional Large Animal Evacuation Center open at LA Equestrian Center 480 Riverside Dr, 91506 (https://goo.gl/maps/FBumXE2JM6k). ; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Margaret Stewart

Update Brush Fire 12/05/2017

Update Brush Fire; 07:09AM; 11350 N Riverwood Dr; internal:/; Tujunga / Sunland; #CREEKFIRE Acreage estimated at 2,500 acres. Large animal evacuation center is Pierce College 6201 Winnetka Ave, 91371 (https://goo.gl/maps/GbVJUvjJnX22) Small animal evacuation centers at West Valley Animal Shelter 20655 Plummer Street 91311 (https://goo.gl/maps/EU6GNdvnVMA2) East Valley Animal Shelter 14409 Vanowen St (https://goo.gl/maps/yp29A75uw892); FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Margaret Stewart