Alerts

Structure Fire 12/31/2023 INC#1506

Structure Fire; INC#1506; 09:32PM; 6415 Van Nuys Blvd; https://bit.ly/3tBzqFc; #VanNuys; Large one-story commercial building with heavy smoke showing. Two additional task forces requested. Offensive mode.; FS 39; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC14 E239 E288 E289 E39 E81 E88 E89 RA102 RA39 T39 T88 T89; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire - Now Out 12/31/2023 INC#1203

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1203; 05:57PM; 7909 N Topanga Canyon Bl; https://bit.ly/3vck62g; #CanogaPark; Firefighters responded to a two-story garden-style apartment building with light smoke showing. They located a fire inside, which had not spread to the structure (contents only). Firefighters quickly deployed hose lines to extinguish the flames and contain the damage to just the room-of-origin. It took 32 firefighters 15 minutes to access and extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 106; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 E104 E106 E296 E305 E72 RA104 RA96 T105 T96; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Boat Fire 12/31/2023 INC#0984

KNOCKDOWN Boat Fire; INC#0984; 03:23PM; 611 N Henry Ford Av; https://bit.ly/4aE621I; #Wilmington; Thirty-four firefighters extended hose lines onto the burning powerboat from the dock and from fire boats to extinguish the flames in 17 minutes. Firefighters successfully protected the dock, and vessels in slips on either side of the burning vessel, containing the damage to just the boat-of-origin. The quick actions of firefighters also prevented the vessel from losing buoyancy (it did not take on water or sink). No occupants were aboard at the time, and no injuries reported. Cause under investigation.; FS 49; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC6 BT17 BT2 BT3 E238 E285 E38 E49 E85 T38 T85; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

Boat Fire 12/31/2023 INC#0984

Boat Fire; INC#0984; 03:06PM; 611 N Henry Ford Av; https://bit.ly/4aE621I; #Wilmington; Approximately 25-foot powerboat with smoke showing.; FS 49; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC6 BT17 BT2 BT3 E238 E285 E38 E49 E85 T38 T85; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire - Now Out 12/30/2023 INC#1327

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1327; 06:41PM; 821 N Spring St; https://bit.ly/4aG5SHm; #Chinatown; 49 LAFD Firefighters took just 41 minutes (7:22 PM) to search for, access, confine and fully extinguish a small but stubborn fire, held in check by fire sprinklers, within one second-floor (retail clothing) business in a large two-story row of commercial occupancies. During fire attack, one adult male civilian was found within/near the premises suffering from apparent smoke inhalation. He is currently being questioned by LAPD (Central Division Incident #3529) and LAFD Investigators to determine his relationship with the fire, as he is prepared for ambulance transport to an area hospital. No other injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under active LAFD investigation. ; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 BC1 BC11 CM20 CM22 E201 E203 E3 E4 E9 RA1 RA4 RA804 SQ21 T1 T3 T9; CH9; 12; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 12/30/2023 INC#0838

Update Structure Fire; INC#0838; 04:45PM; 19817 W Hatton St; https://bit.ly/41KQo0v; #Winnetka; A functional smoke alarm in the 2,159 square foot two-story residence reportedly aided the adult male homeowner (and sole building occupant) in safely escaping the fast-moving fire. His further statement to firefighters indicate a natural Christmas Tree in the first floor living room area to be the origin of the fire that destroyed his home. A City of Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety Inspector has formally "Red Tagged" the heavily damaged and physically unstable structure as unfit for entry. The LAFD was pleased to coordinate initial basic monetary assistance for the homeowner through the California Fire Foundation's 'Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency' (SAVE) Program ( https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/save ), and made the homeowner aware of available community resources.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC10 BC15 BC17 CM40 CM42 E104 E105 E290 E293 E305 E72 E87 EA1 EM15 PI2 RA104 RA107 RA72 SO1 T105 T90 T93; CH8; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Structure Fire 12/30/2023 INC#0838

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#0838; 02:18PM; 19817 W Hatton St; https://bit.ly/41KQo0v; #Winnetka; 54 LAFD Firefighters took just 53 minutes to access, confine and extinguish heavy fire on both floors of a 2,159 square foot two-story home (built 1986), that was well involved on their arrival. Firefighters skillfully prevented flames from damaging the two story residence to the east. The adult male (and sole) occupant of the burning home at the time of the fire, exited the premises safely prior to LAFD arrival. No injuries have been reported. Fire cause remains under investigation.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC10 BC15 BC17 CM40 CM42 E104 E105 E290 E293 E305 E72 E87 EM15 PI2 RA104 RA107 RA72 SO1 T105 T90 T93; CH9; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 12/30/2023 INC#0838

Update Structure Fire; INC#0838; 01:25PM; 19817 W Hatton St; https://bit.ly/41KQo0v; #Winnetka; The 33 assigned LAFD Firefighters are continuing their fire attack in a defensive posture, protecting a two story residence to the east, as they prepare to transition to offensive operations against still heavy fire on both floors of a 2,159 square foot two-story home (built 1986), that was well involved on their arrival. All occupants of the home exited the premises safely prior to LAFD arrival.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 E104 E105 E293 E305 E72 RA104 RA72 SO1 T105 T93; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 12/30/2023 INC#0838

Structure Fire; INC#0838; 01:25PM; 19817 W Hatton St; https://bit.ly/41KQo0v; #Winnetka; PRELIM: Offensive Fire Attack on Two-Story Home Well Involved With Fire.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 E104 E105 E293 E305 E72 RA104 RA72 T105 T93; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Fatality Traffic Collision 12/28/2023 INC#0342

Fatality Traffic Collision; INC#0342; 07:13AM; 8900 N Winnetka Av; https://bit.ly/48v7vWn; #Winnetka; PRELIM: Three vehicle collision. Three patients total: One adult male is deceased and remains at scene. Two other adults (undetermined gender), have been taken to an area hospital by LAFD Paramedics in serious but stable condition. #LATraffic: Closure of one or more lanes of travel in the vicinity of Winnetka Avenue near Nordhoff Street until LAPD / Medical Examiner operations are complete, unknown duration. Motorists, expect congestion and delay, avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Detours are readily available. Transit Users: Follow @MetroLAAlerts on Twitter/X ( https://twitter.com/MetroLAAlerts) for any service updates. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #898) and Medical Examiner. ; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC17 E103 E104 EM15 RA104 RA107 RA896; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey