Alerts

Red Flag Parking Restrictions 10/18/24

Red Flag Parking Restrictions 10/18/24; 08:00AM; Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone; Due to the forecasted weather conditions, the Red Flag Parking Restriction Program is NOW IN EFFECT until further notice. It is important that fire apparatus have room to respond quickly to a fast-moving brush fire while simultaneously allowing residents to evacuate, if necessary. During Red Flag Parking Restriction periods, vehicles illegally parked in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) will be towed. The parking restrictions are planned for at least 24 hours and will be reevaluated based on the weather conditions. For areas in the VHFHSZ, please look for the "Red Flag Days" no parking signs and ensure you do not violate the restriction. Visit LAFD.org/redflag for up-to-date information on the status; Margaret Stewart

Red Flag Parking Restrictions 10/18/24 10/17/2024

Red Flag Parking Restrictions 10/18/24; 08:00AM; Red Flag Parking Restrictions; 08:00AM; Los Angeles; Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone; Due to the forecast weather conditions, the Red Flag Parking Restriction Program will be activated TOMORROW October 18, 2024, at 8:00AM, until further notice. It is important that fire apparatus have room to respond quickly to a fast-moving brush fire while simultaneously allowing residents to evacuate, if necessary. During Red Flag Parking Restriction periods, vehicles illegally parked in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) will be towed. The parking restrictions are planned for at least 24 hours and will be reevaluated based on the weather conditions. For areas in the VHFHSZ, please look for the "Red Flag Days" no parking signs and ensure you do not violate the restriction. Visit LAFD.org/redflag for up-to-date information on the status.; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/16/2024 INC#0821

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0821; 12:57PM; 449 E 55th St; https://bit.ly/3Nt8nT2; South Park; KNOCKDOWN: 66 firefighters extinguished the fire in 34 minutes with no injuries reported. Heavy smoke still visible due to the residual smoke in the large building. Firefighters are putting fans in place to blow out the smoke and determine what overhaul operations are required. No further details.; FS 21; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC11 BC13 BC5 CM20 CM22 E14 E203 E21 E215 E221 E233 E266 E33 E46 E5 E66 EM13 HR3 RA21 RA833 SQ21 T15 T21 T3 T33 T66 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 10/16/2024 INC#0821

Update Structure Fire; INC#0821; 12:47PM; 449 E 55th St; https://bit.ly/3Nt8nT2; South Park; Two additional task forces are enroute, raising this to a Greater Alarm status. Firefighters are in the defensive mode, performing forcible entry (cutting into rolling steel doors) to allow for hose line access. Initial reports of large amounts of rubber burning inside.; FS 21; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC11 BC13 BC5 CM20 CM22 E14 E203 E21 E215 E221 E233 E266 E33 E46 E5 E66 EM13 HR3 RA21 RA833 SQ21 T15 T21 T3 T33 T66 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 10/16/2024 INC#0821

Structure Fire; INC#0821; 12:23PM; 449 E 55th St; https://bit.ly/3Nt8nT2; South Park; One story, (vacant) commercial building (approx 50' x 300') with heavy smoke showing. ; FS 21; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 BC13 E14 E21 E221 E233 E33 RA21 RA833 SQ21 T21 T33; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Train vs Ped - FATALITY 10/16/2024 INC#0331

Train vs Ped - FATALITY; INC#0331; 06:59AM; 17700 W Chase St; https://bit.ly/4f7wwu8; Northridge; Train versus pedestrian. Sadly the patient is beyond medical help and determined deceased on scene. Media = LAPD Inc# 0724, LA County Medical Examiner; FS 103; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; E103 RA100; CH8; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire, Auto Aid - Confined Space 10/15/2024 INC#0917

Structure Fire, Auto Aid - Confined Space; INC#0917; 01:45PM; 6999 S Centinela Av; https://bit.ly/3Y7HQiT; outside city; LAFD resources with firefighters certified in Confined Space Entry are on scene assisting Culver City Fire Department (CCFD) with a fire in a confined space under the 405 Freeway . Updates regarding the incident are referred to CCFD Inc# 6280; FS 5; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District outside city; BC4 E203 E205 E3 T3 T5 UR3 UR88; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Multi-Patient Medical 10/14/2024 INC#0987

Multi-Patient Medical; INC#0987; 02:20PM; 9950 N Tampa Av; https://bit.ly/3NtpuEd; #Northridge; PRELIM: Five teenage female patients, conscious and breathing, being evaluated for sudden illness at Nobel Charter Middle School after possible ingestion of cannabis derived edibles. Three have been taken in fair condition to an area hospital. Two will be released to parent/guardian at scene. Media Inquiries: LAUSD; FS 70; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E107 E70 EM15 RA18 RA70 RA81 RA87; CH8; 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/14/2024 INC#0045

Update Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0045; 01:44AM; 20020 W Parthenia St; https://bit.ly/4h24PVg; #Winnetka; The fire building was determined to have been abandoned/vacant at the time of the fire. One nearby residence did sustain superficial damage from the intense heat and flames. No injuries are reported. The fire's cause remains under investigation.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 CM40 CM42 E103 E104 E107 E273 E287 E289 E293 E296 E305 E70 E72 E73 E87 E88 EA2 EM15 HR3 RA104 RA107 RA889 SQ87 T105 T73 T87 T89 T93 T96 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17 18; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 10/14/2024 INC#0045

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0045; 01:19AM; 20020 W Parthenia St; https://bit.ly/4h24PVg; #Winnetka; First arriving 48 firefighters took just 29 minutes in largely defensive firefighting operations to fully extinguish flames that destroyed a one-story single family home and extended into nearby vegetation. The well coordinated effort of LAFD firefighters prevented damage to nearby homes. No injuries reported. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC10 BC14 BC15 BC17 CM40 CM42 E103 E104 E107 E273 E287 E289 E293 E296 E305 E70 E72 E73 E87 E88 EA2 EM15 HR3 RA104 RA107 RA889 SQ87 T105 T73 T87 T89 T93 T96 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Brian Humphrey