Alerts

Update Structure Fire 01/13/2017

Update Structure Fire; 10:57AM; 2250 S Cotner Av; internal:/; #Sawtelle Seat of the fire located on the 2nd floor, confined to the point of origin. Fire held in check by sprinkler system. Significant smoke remains on the 2nd floor and salvage operations underway on 1st floor. No injuries reported. LAFD Inc# 0576; FS 59; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 01/13/2017

Structure Fire; 10:51AM; 2250 S Cotner Av; https://goo.gl/maps/7CijJnyuEdF2; #Sawtelle Two story commercial building, approx 100' x 75', with light smoke and water flow (sprinklers activated). Firefighters inside encountering heavy smoke and working to locate the seat of the fire.; FS 59; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC11 BC4 BC9 CM42 E19 E205 E263 E292 E43 E62 E69 EM9 RA59 RA892 T5 T63 T92 ; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Final Update Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Final Update Structure Fire; 11:54PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; internal:/; Bougainvillea vegetation was wrapped around the security bars rendering the 72 y/o man unable to open them and safely exit the burning home on his own. There were no functional smoke alarms inside the house; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Erik Scott

Update Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Update Structure Fire; 11:30PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; internal:/; A 72 y/o male was rescued from the 1st story of a split level home. He was found by firefighters behind a window with security bars, unable to get out (It is not immediately known as to why he was unable to get out). Firefighters quickly cut the bars and pulled him outside the burning home to safety. We are pleased to say he was transported to a local hospital in good condition. There was excessive storage inside the home and it is not immediately known if there were functional smoke alarms. The cause of the fire is under active investigation by the LAFD Arson Section, NFD; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Erik Scott

Update Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Update Structure Fire; 10:42PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; internal:/; KNOCKDOWN: 35 FF in 25 min. No update on patient status. Cause & $loss under invest, NFD; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Erik Scott

Update Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Update Structure Fire; 10:27PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; internal:/; Due to firefighters intense efforts they were able to quickly locate a man trapped inside and successfully rescue him. The patient is being assessed by firefighter/paramedics. Additional firefighters requested to assist with the firefight which continues; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Erik Scott

Structure Fire 01/12/2017

Structure Fire; 10:14PM; 4918 E MENDOTA AV; https://goo.gl/maps/6ExwDn2vrH72; #HighlandPark; 2-story home well involved in fire. Preliminary reports of a person possibly trapped inside. An aggressive fire attack underway; FS 55; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC2 E12 E212 E250 E42 E55 EM1 RA1 RA55 RA850 T12 T50; 9; 12; Erik Scott

Update Investigation 01/12/2017

Update Investigation; 03:22PM; LA RIVER X N LOS FELIZ BL; internal:/; A LAFD Swift Water Team boarded an inflatable boat and strategically crossed the river, located a blue sleeping bag near bamboo on an island, and confirmed no one was inside. Firefighters removed the bag to thwart any additional concerned citizens calling 911. A LAFD helicopter thoroughly flew over the area and ensured no victims were stranded on the island. LAFD is making themselves available; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Erik Scott

Investigation 01/12/2017

Investigation; 02:04PM; LA RIVER X N LOS FELIZ BL; https://goo.gl/maps/xtM2vuQ4zGz; Los Feliz; A sleeping-bag was located across the LA River. Firefighters, from the ground and air, including a LAFD Swift Water team, are investigating to ensure no one is inside it. The sleeping-bag does not appear to have a person inside; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E12 E290 H2 H4 SW44 SW88 T90 CM22; 7; 17; Erik Scott

Traffic Collision 01/12/2017

Traffic Collision; 06:04AM; 3500 W Wilshire Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/XsGaEo9Nuen; Pico-Union / Koreatown; Auto vs Pedestrian (circumstances UNK) with 4 patients, none with life threatening injuries (gender, age ?) Three being transported, one declining transport. Any questions on causation etc = LAPD Inc# 0598 NFD; FS 29; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 4; BC11 E13 E229 E29 EM11 RA13 RA29 RA52 T29 ; CH4; 12; Margaret Stewart