Alerts

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/16/2024 INC#1483

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1483; 06:33PM; 10312 N Norris Av; https://bit.ly/441ptPa; #Pacoima; Firefighters forced entry into the one-story commercial building to find smoke inside. As they investigated further, they located a fire inside, which had not yet spread to the structural members (contents fire only). Crews quickly deployed hose lines to extinguish the flames before they had more widely spread. It took 32 firefighters 20 minutes to respond, access, and extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR1 BC10 BC12 BC14 BC15 CM40 CM42 E24 E274 E275 E289 E290 E298 E474 E75 E77 E81 E87 E89 E98 EM15 HR3 RA898 RA98 SO1 SQ87 T74 T75 T89 T90 T98 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 04/16/2024 INC#1483

Structure Fire; INC#1483; 06:13PM; 10312 N Norris Av; https://bit.ly/441ptPa; #Pacoima; One-story commercial building with smoke showing. Offensive mode.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 E24 E275 E298 E75 E77 E98 RA898 RA98 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Knockdown - Structure Fire 04/15/2024 INC#1611

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#1611; 08:27PM; 1620 N Redesdale Av; https://bit.ly/3TXxqjL; #SilverLake; *Address Corrected* First arriving 28 LAFD Firefighters took just 19 minutes to access, confine and extinguish an exterior patio fire involving swimming pool equipment and threatening propane tanks stored adjacent to a three story descending hillside home (two levels below grade). LAFD crews prevented flames from entering the 1,582 square foot home. No injury reported. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 20; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 BC5 CM20 CM22 E20 E220 E235 E250 E35 E52 E6 EM5 RA20 RA52 RA56 SQ21 T20 T35 T50; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 04/15/2024 INC#1611

Structure Fire; INC#1611; 08:08PM; 3117 W Berkeley Av; https://bit.ly/3vJQVEB; #SilverLake; *Address Tentative* PRELIM: Two-story descending hillside home with fire on the lower floor.; FS 20; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 E20 E220 E235 E35 E6 RA52 RA56 SQ21 T20 T35; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Industrial Fatality 04/15/2024 INC#0873

Update Industrial Fatality; INC#0873; 01:27PM; 970 N Moraga Dr; https://bit.ly/4aydJ9u; #BelAir; Despite the quick response of LAFD crews, including those specially trained, certified and equipped for Urban Search & Rescue operations, the adult male worker trapped beneath a toppled forklift that had been carrying steel rebar at a construction site, proved beyond medical help and he has been determined dead and remains at the scene. No other injuries have been reported. LAFD personnel are securing and stabilizing the scene, as they prepare to assist the Medical Examiner (unknown ETA) with the discreet and dignified recovery of his remains. Media Inquiries: Cal-OSHA and Medical Examiner; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC9 E19 E237 E288 E37 E88 EM9 RA19 RA88 T37 T88 UR88; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Rescue 04/15/2024 INC#0873

Rescue; INC#0873; 01:00PM; 970 N Moraga Dr; https://bit.ly/4aydJ9u; #BelAir; PRELIM: One adult male trapped under a forklift.; FS 19; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; BC10 BC9 E19 E237 E288 E88 EM9 RA19 RA88 T37 T88 UR88; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Media Advisory 04/15/2024

Media Advisory; 10:30AM; 1800 Marengo St; https://bit.ly/441XHlx; #BoyleHeights; Media at the Medical Examiner's Office covering the traffic related death of an LAFD Recruit this morning, are asked to stage at 1800 Marengo Street. While LAFD Public Information Officers will be there to assist with interviews as desired, no formal press briefing or press conference is planned. Additional information regarding this incident will be posted later this morning at LAFD.ORG/NEWS; LAFD Staff

Update Structure Fire 04/14/2024 INC#1581

Update Structure Fire; INC#1581; 11:59PM; 502 W 77th St; https://bit.ly/3JjUynN; #VermontKnolls; LAFD Firefighters saved two dogs (uninjured) from the fire, which was fueled by excessive personal storage within the structure. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. At least 3 residents will be displaced by the fire. They are receiving temporary placement assistance and recovery guidance from the American Red Cross, and personal necessities support from the California Fire Foundation SAVE Program ( https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/save ). The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in nature, involving a circuit on the front porch of the century old home.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E46 E57 E64 RA257 RA57 RA857 T33 T64; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire - Now Out 04/14/2024 INC#1581

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1581; 11:25PM; 502 W 77th St; https://bit.ly/3JjUynN; #VermontKnolls; 32 Firefighters took just 27 minutes (11:52 PM) to access, confine and extinguish stubborn fire within a 1,400 square foot one-story home. No injuries reported. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E46 E57 E64 RA257 RA57 RA857 T33 T64; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Multi-Patient Traffic Collision 04/14/2024 INC#1300

Multi-Patient Traffic Collision; INC#1300; 07:52PM; NB 5 Fwy south of Antelope Valley Fwy; https://bit.ly/3Jgu2LY; #Sylmar; PRELIM: Four seriously injured patients (1 adult / 3 children), one of whom was briefly trapped in the wreckage, when a minivan struck the freeway center divider. Motorists, expect congestion and delay, avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Monitor traffic reports on news radio. Media Inquiries: CHP Newhall Log #2415.; FS 91; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC12 E18 E275 E298 E75 E91 EM14 EM15 EM17 HR3 RA18 RA7 RA75 RA87 RA91 T75 T98 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey