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Update Major Emergency Brush Fire Forward Progress Stopped - #PorterFire 05/15/2022 INC#1088

Update Forward Progress Stopped - #PorterFire Major Emergency Brush Fire; INC#1088; 04:30PM; 11200 Porter Ranch Dr; https://bit.ly/3FRlIQu; #Chatsworth; Despite wind-driven flames, 140 LAFD Firefighters responding by land and air have stopped forward progress of the fire in one hour at an estimated seven (7) acres. The fire remains south of the Ronald Reagan (SR118) Freeway, with some small spotting at the perimeter. The firefight continues, with a containment factor yet to be determined. No injury. No structure damage. No evacuation. LAFD Public Information Officer (PIO) Captain Cody Weireter encourages media to meet with him now near the LAFD Command Post, located on the Porter Ranch Drive overpass of the 118 Freeway.; FS 28; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC17 BP109 CE83 CM42 E100 E103 E105 E107 E109 E18 E23 E28 E287 E290 E296 E37 E39 E63 E7 E70 E72 E73 E8 E88 E93 E99 EA1 EM14 EM17 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HA5 PI3 RA107 RA96 RI600 T87 T90 T96 WT88; CH5; 18; Brian Humphrey

Update Major Emergency Brush Fire #PorterFire 05/15/2022 INC#1088

Update #PorterFire Major Emergency Brush Fire; INC#1088; 03:28PM; 11200 Porter Ranch Dr; https://bit.ly/3FRlIQu; #Chatsworth; With 116 LAFD Firefighters responding by ground and air, this incident, known as the 'Porter Fire' has escalated to Major Emergency status. The fire remains south of the Ronald Reagan (SR118) Freeway, fanned by 10-15 mph wind from the south. Though there are some spot fires near and within Monteria Estates, no residential structures are imminently threatened or damaged, and there is no formal call for evacuation.; FS 28; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC12 BC15 BC17 CM42 E100 E103 E105 E107 E109 E18 E23 E28 E287 E290 E296 E39 E70 E72 E73 E8 E88 E93 E99 EM17 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HA5 PI3 RA107 RI600 T87 T90 T96 WT88; CH5; 18; Brian Humphrey

Major Emergency Brush Fire 05/15/2022 INC#1088

Major Emergency Brush Fire; INC#1088; 03:28PM; 11200 Porter Ranch Dr; https://bit.ly/3FRlIQu; @Chatsworth; PRELIM: As many as two acres of grass burning south of the 118 Freeway, approaching heavy vegetation, fanned by 10-15 mph wind from the south. ; FS 28; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC15 BC17 CM42 E100 E103 E105 E107 E109 E18 E23 E28 E287 E290 E296 E39 E70 E72 E73 E8 E88 E93 E99 EM17 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HA5 RA107 T87 T90 T96 WT88; CH5; 18; Brian Humphrey

#Knockdown - #SanFernandoFire - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 05/15/2022 INC#0785

#Knockdown - #SanFernandoFire - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0785; 01:16PM; 10219 N San Fernando Rd; https://bit.ly/3wr39hK; #Pacoima; It took 71 LAFD Firefighters just 63 minutes to access, confine and extinguish this Greater Alarm fire that began as a large outside rubbish fire, extending into an unoccupied one-story church that has been heavily damaged by fire. Firefighters safely evacuated an undetermined number of persons from, and prevent fire damage to, an adjacent two-story residential motel ( Villa Las Palmas? ). No Injury. No resident displacement is currently anticipated. Fire cause is under investigation.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AR1 BC10 BC12 BC14 BC5 CE83 CM42 E227 E239 E275 E288 E289 E298 E7 E77 E88 E89 E98 EA1 EM14 EM15 HR3 RA75 RA98 T27 T39 T75 T88 T89 T98 UR27 UR88; CH9; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire #SanFernandoFire 05/15/2022 INC#0785

Update #SanFernandoFire Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0785; 12:30PM; 10219 N San Fernando Rd; https://bit.ly/3wr39hK; #Pacoima; With 71 LAFD Firefighters assigned in offensive firefighting operations, this active structure fire is categorized as a Greater Alarm incident, known as the #SanFernandoFire. Flames from the large outside rubbish fire extended into and now heavily involves the rear/attic area of the nearby one-story (unoccupied) church, and continue to threaten a now evacuated nearby two-story apartment building. No injuries have been reported as the firefight continues.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 BC14 BC5 CM42 E227 E239 E275 E288 E289 E298 E7 E77 E88 E89 E98 EM14 EM15 HR3 RA75 RA98 T27 T39 T75 T88 T89 T98 UR27 UR88; CH9; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 05/15/2022 INC#0785

Structure Fire; INC#0785; 12:20PM; 10219 N San Fernando Rd; https://bit.ly/3wr39hK; #Pacoima; Address Corrected to 10219. Flames from the large outside rubbish fire has extended into a nearby one story (unoccupied) church. and is threatening a nearby occupied two story apartment building, which Firefighters have now safely evacuated.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 BC14 CM42 E275 E289 E298 E7 E77 E89 E98 EM15 RA75 RA98 T75 T89 T98; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Structure Fire 05/15/2022 INC#0785

Structure Fire; INC#0785; 12:13PM; 10130 N San Fernando Rd; https://bit.ly/3HRYOIb; #Pacoima; *Address Tentative*. PRELIM: Large outside rubbish fire extended into nearby church and threatening a nearby apartment building.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E275 E298 E77 E98 RA75 RA98 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Brian Humphrey

Fatal Traffic Collision 05/14/2022 INC#1946

Fatal Traffic Collision; INC#1946; 11:59PM; EB 118 Fwy x San Diego Fwy; https://bit.ly/3Mm0JaL; #GranadaHills; PRELIM: Two vehicle traffic collision with fire. Four patients total: Three persons (no details) within one burnt vehicle, all deceased at scene. Another person (unknown age / gender / condition ) from the other vehicle (unknown if involved with fire), taken by LAFD Paramedics to an area hospital. No further details. Media Inquiries: CHP West Valley (Log #3820) and Coroner. ; FS 87; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; E275 E7 E87 RA87 T75; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Fatal Traffic Collision 05/14/2022 INC#1736

Fatal Traffic Collision; INC#1736; 09:34PM; 7600 N Winnetka Av; https://bit.ly/3FLEQPz; #Winnetka; One person deceased at scene (unknown age / gender / affiliation / circumstances). No other injuries reported. No further details. Media Inquiries: LAPD Valley Traffic Division (Incident #4110) and Coroner; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; E104 EM17 RA104; CH8; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Brush Fire #LopezCanyonFire 05/14/2022 INC#1313

Update #LopezCanyonFire Greater Alarm Brush Fire; INC#1313; 09:00PM; 12031 N Lopez Canyon Rd; https://bit.ly/3DVayIr; #LakeViewTerrace; A detailed hiking survey of the fireline now shows that 8.29 acres of vegetation has burned, and the blaze is 90% contained with no visible flame. LAFD Paramedics assisted one adult male civilian who became suddenly ill near the fireline. He has been taken to an area hospital in undetermined condition. No other injuries have been reported. 50 LAFD Firefighters are currently assigned to the incident, which will remain in an active patrol status through the night. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; AO1 BC10 BC12 BP19 BP74 CE83 E15 E24 E275 E29 E290 E298 E35 E77 E87 E89 E90 E91 E98 EM14 H2 H3 H4 HA2 HA3 HA4 RA74 RA87 RA90 RA91 RA98 RT83 T75 T90 T98 WT77 + LACoFD + ANF; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey