Alerts

Cliff Rescue (Vehicle) - Fatality 07/24/2023 INC#0624

Cliff Rescue (Vehicle) - Fatality; INC#0624; 10:31AM; 22450 W Santa Susana Pass Rd; https://bit.ly/3QaD6qf; #Chatsworth; Firefighters found a vehicle over the side of Santa Susana Pass Rd, with one occupant (driver) deceased. One canine was located in or near the vehicle (appears to be in good condition) and Animal Services is responding to assist. Firefighters are conducting a wider search of the area, but so far no additional patients have been located. LAFD will remain on scene to support the investigation being conducted by LAPD and Medical Examiner. Unknown age/gender/circumstances. MOTORISTS: Santa Susana Pass Rd is closed in both directions at this location (which is west of Iverson Rd/The Church at Rocky Peak). LAPD Inc # 1774. Nothing further.; FS 96; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 E107 E205 E288 E296 E88 EM15 H4 H7 HA4 HA7 HR3 RA104 RH114 T5 T88 T96 UR88; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/23/2023 INC#1302

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1302; 07:52PM; 12885 W Foothill Bl; https://bit.ly/44XEC3j; #Pacoima; Forty-nine firefighters responded to a large outside fire near a commercial building, and flames that spread to a 40-foot trailer. Firefighters extinguished the outside fire and the trailer in 32 minutes, successfully protecting the nearby business. One firefighter sustained burns to an extremity and will be transported in fair condition. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR1 BC1 BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CM40 CM42 E203 E27 E275 E288 E298 E7 E75 E90 E91 E95 E98 EM15 HR3 PH1 RA75 RA898 RA98 SQ95 T3 T75 T88 T98 UR3 UR88; CH8; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/23/2023 INC#1322

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1322; 07:45PM; 470 W 60th St; https://bit.ly/3Y411tr; Vermont-Slauson; It took 30 firefighters 14 minutes to extinguish the heavy fire in a one-story commercial building that was the site of previous burns. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E221 E233 E33 E46 RA57 SQ21 T21 T33; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 07/23/2023 INC#1302

Structure Fire; INC#1302; 07:20PM; 12902 W Foothill Bl; https://bit.ly/3Drvl80; #Pacoima; Large outside fire, threatening a row of commercial buildings, with possible wires down.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC1 BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CM40 CM42 E203 E27 E275 E288 E298 E7 E75 E90 E91 E98 EM15 HR3 RA75 RA898 T3 T75 T88 T98 UR3 UR88; CH9; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 07/23/2023 INC#1322

Structure Fire; INC#1322; 07:31PM; 470 W 60th St; https://bit.ly/3Y411tr; Vermont-Slauson; *Address Approximate* One-story commercial (site of previous burns), with fire through the roof.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E221 E233 E33 E46 RA57 SQ21 T21 T33; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/22/2023 INC#1769

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1769; 10:39PM; 22521 W Styles St; https://bit.ly/44NjTzc; #WoodlandHills; Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from an attached garage, and made an aggressive attack, working from the uninvolved to the involved portion of the structure with hose lines, and confined the damage to the garage only. Crews skillfully prevented the flames from entering the living space of the home, or the attic, extinguishing the fire in 22 minutes (30 firefighters). Occupants escaped, but one animal was still frightened inside, but firefighters found the beloved pet and brought it out unharmed. One person was evaluated with a minor medical complaint, but did not need to be transported to the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E106 E290 E293 E305 E72 E84 RA105 RA72 T105 T90 T93; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 07/22/2023 INC#1769

Structure Fire; INC#1769; 10:17PM; 22521 W Styles St; https://bit.ly/44NjTzc; #WoodlandHills; Heavy fire showing from a two-story single-family home. All occupants (and pet) are reported to be out of the building already. Offensive mode.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E293 E305 E72 E84 RA105 RA72 T105 T93; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Hiker Rescue 07/22/2023 INC#0973

Hiker Rescue; INC#0973; 02:02PM; 7099 Woodstone Pl; https://bit.ly/44zlKrv; #WestHills; Firefighters responded to reports of hikers in distress, in the Bell Canyon Area. Two males and three females were located in a remote area. Firefighters made contact with the group, by both ground and air, to assess their needs. Two females were hoisted and transported by air to a local hospital (both in *at least* serious condition). The other three hikers were escorted back down the trail by firefighters on the ground to be evaluated as a precaution, but found to have only mild (or no) symptoms and did not need hospital transport. Nothing further.; FS 105; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC17 E106 E305 H4 H7 HA4 HA7 RA105 RA106 RH114 T105; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Long Fall (Fatality) 07/22/2023 INC#0802

Long Fall (Fatality); INC#0802; 12:10PM; 5400 N Coldwater Canyon Av; https://bit.ly/44UO8UP; #ValleyVillage; One adult male patient plummeted approximately 50 feet from a bridge (jumped? fell?) down to the bottom of a dry riverbed, where sadly, he was found to be deceased. Firefighters remain on scene to assist any needs for LAPD and the Medical Examiner, who will be taking over the scene. LAPD Inc # 1933. Nothing further.; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 E102 E109 E260 RA99 T60; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 07/22/2023 INC#0487

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0487; 09:15AM; 4946 N Llano Dr; https://bit.ly/3Kbdmqa; #WoodlandHills; LAFD firefighters arrived at a two-story home and located fire on the second floor. Two elderly occupants evacuated themselves from the structure after smelling smoke coming from the floor above (thankfully, there was no injury or medical assistance required). It took the first 18 firefighters 19 minutes to extinguish the flames. Firefighters confined the fire to the room-of-origin, preventing it from spreading to the attic or ground floor. The cause was determined to be an electrical malfunction. Red Cross has been notified to assist the two displaced residents.; FS 84; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E106 E239 E293 E72 E84 E93 RA72 RA84 T39 T93; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange