Alerts

Aircraft Emergency 04/30/2023 INC#1415

Aircraft Emergency; INC#1415; 08:09PM; 3535 Beverly Glen Terrace; https://bit.ly/3Lmc8Ix; #ShermanOaks; PRELIM: Air Traffic Control asked LAFD to check a large swath of mountainous territory near Stone Canyon Road and Mulholland Drive (east of the San Diego Freeway) after they reportedly lost radar contact with a small, single engine airplane *believed* to be traveling between Santa Monica and Van Nuys Airport. There were no 9-1-1 calls reporting any related sights or sounds. LAFD helicopters and ground crews searched the large fog shrouded region for nearly an hour before an LAFD helicopter localized a signal from an aircraft Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) in the vicinity (believed within a quarter-mile) of Beverly Glen Terrace and Beverly Glen Boulevard. LAFD ground crews are continuing a grid search of the rugged terrain north of Mulholland Drive, as a pair of LAFD helicopters seek to provide command support in the foggy skies above. If and when an aircraft is located, we will issue an additional LAFD Alert with updates.; FS 99; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 5; AO1 AO2 BC10 E108 E109 E288 E88 EM14 H3 H4 HA3 HA4 HR3 RA83 RA88 RA99 RH114 T88 UR88; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Helicopter Hoist Rescue 04/29/2023 INC#1126

Update Helicopter Hoist Rescue; INC#1126; 05:05PM; La Tuna Canyon Trail; https://bit.ly/42bmGke; #ShadowHills; The 42 year-old male mountain bicyclist has been safely hoisted aboard the hovering LAFD Rescue Helicopter after tumbling and becoming physically stranded down a steep hillside near the La Tuna Canyon Trail. Though exhausted, he is uninjured, and is being transferred to the care of LAFD ground crews at a nearby helispot, where he will be offered shade, hydration and be reunited with his mountain bike.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 BC12 E274 E77 H2 H4 H7 HA2 HA4 HA7 RA74 RA77 RH114 T74; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Helicopter Hoist Rescue 04/29/2023 INC#1126

Helicopter Hoist Rescue; INC#1126; 04:37PM; La Tuna Canyon Trail; https://bit.ly/42bmGke; #ShadowHills; PRELIM: 42 year-old male mountain bicyclist reportedly stranded and exhausted after tumbling down a steep hillside near the La Tuna Canyon Trail. A hovering LAFD Rescue Helicopter has lowered a Flight Paramedic to medically assess the man and is prepare him to be hoisted aboard the hovering helicopter.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E274 E77 H4 HA4 RA74 RA77 RH114 T74; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Jumper - FATALITY 04/27/2023 INC#0891

Jumper - FATALITY; INC#0891; 01:53PM; Sb 405 Fy; https://bit.ly/3S956cb; Westchester; At 1:29pm LAFD responded to reports of a person who jumped off the 105FY overpass to the 405FY. Firefighters located one patient (age/gender unknown) determined deceased on scene. Any questions, to include duration and impact to freeway traffic, are directed to CHP Log# 1345 No further details.; FS 95; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 E205 E5 E51 E95 EM9 RA51 T5 T95; CH7; 14; Margaret Stewart

FIRE OUT Structure Fire 04/27/2023 INC#0396

FIRE OUT Structure Fire; INC#0396; 08:37AM; 9901 N Lurline Av; https://bit.ly/44k9LP4; Chatsworth; Firefighters located a fire out (food on the stove) and heavy smoke in one unit on the 2nd floor. One female patient (age unknown) is being evaluated for possible smoke inhalation and transportation to the hospital. Fire doors activated and contained the smoke to one section of hallway near the fire unit. Firefighters are working to ventilate and clear the remainder of the smoke. No evacuation required. No further details.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC14 BC15 BC17 CM40 CM42 E104 E107 E273 E28 E287 E288 E293 E296 E70 E89 EM15 HR3 RA107 RA889 RA89 T73 T87 T88 T93 T96 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/27/2023 INC#0396

Structure Fire; INC#0396; 08:21AM; 9901 N Lurline Av; https://bit.ly/44k9LP4; Chatsworth; Large, three story garden style apartment building with fire in one unit on the 2nd floor. Two additional task forces requested. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 107; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E107 E287 E296 E70 RA107 T87 T96; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/26/2023 INC#1700

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1700; 11:29PM; 112 W 5th St; https://bit.ly/3vtI6Mb; Downtown; KNOCKDOWN: 42 firefighters located and extinguished fire in one unit on the 14th floor in 24 minutes. The fire was held to the unit of origin with no injuries reported. Firefighters are investigating the extent of any water removal required / water damage to units below. No further details.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC13 E203 E209 E210 E211 E3 E4 E9 EM1 RA209 SQ21 T10 T11 T3 T9; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/26/2023 INC#1700

Structure Fire; INC#1700; 11:05PM; 112 W 5th St; https://bit.ly/3vtI6Mb; Downtown; Firefighters located fire in one unit (held in check by fire sprinklers) on the 14th floor of a high rise building. One additional task force requested. Firefighters are in the offensive mode.; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC13 E203 E209 E210 E211 E3 E4 E9 EM1 RA209 SQ21 T10 T11 T3 T9; CH9; 14; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 04/26/2023 INC#0732

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0732; 12:32PM; 340 S Normandie Av; https://bit.ly/449r99c; Koreatown; KNOCKDOWN: 28 firefighters held the blaze to the unit of origin and extinguished it in 11 minutes with no injuries reported. The adjacent units were defended from damage. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 E13 E229 E29 E52 E6 RA35 RA61 T29; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 04/26/2023 INC#0732

Structure Fire; INC#0732; 12:21PM; 340 S Normandie Av; https://bit.ly/449r99c; Koreatown; Three story modern, garden style, apartment building with fire showing in one unit on the top floor. Firefighters are in the offensive mode. ; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; BC11 E13 E229 E29 E52 RA61 T29; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart