Alerts

Hiker Rescue - Capture Operation 08/04/2024 INC#0596

Hiker Rescue - Capture Operation; INC#0596; 10:46AM; 20825 Entrada Rd; https://bit.ly/3LWH5U0; Pacific Palisades; LAFD Air Operations located the uninjured, lost male hiker and is conducting a 'capture' operation. Due to the precarious location of the hiker, it is safer to conduct a capture (the rescuer is lowered and safely attaches the hiker) versus a standard hoist operation. Air Ops will then transport the patient to a helispot to meet ground based firefighters so they can assist the hiker in returning to his transport. 9-1-1 call received at 10:17AM. No further details.; FS 23; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; AO1 AO2 BC17 E23 E269 H4 H6 HA4 HA6 RA23 RH114 T69; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Hiker Rescue - Hoist Op 08/04/2024 INC#0354

Hiker Rescue - Hoist Op; INC#0354; 06:53AM; 17300 Sesnon Blvd; https://bit.ly/46AaSLT; Granada Hills; Due to the terrain and length of time required to access by ground, LAFD Air Operations is preparing a hoist operation and air transport for a 49 yo male hiker with a lower extremity injury leaving him unable to walk. No further details.; FS 18; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC15 E287 E8 H4 H6 HA4 HA6 RA18 RH114 T87; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire 08/03/2024 INC#1557

Knockdown - Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1557; 08:25PM; 11717 W Victory Bl; https://bit.ly/4fvl3p0; #NorthHollywood; 58 LAFD Firefighters took just 40 minutes in well-coordinated offensive firefighting operations to fully extinguish stubborn flames that extended from an exterior rubbish fire to engulf one of two businesses in a 50' x 75' one-story commercial building. Firefighters confined the flames to an automotive repair firm, while largely preventing the fire from spreading within a conjoined bar. No injury. Fire cause under investigation.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC12 BC14 CM40 CM42 E102 EA1 E239 E260 E278 E289 E60 E77 E86 E89 RA60 RA86 RA860 T39 T60 T78 T89; CH9; 13 17; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 08/03/2024 INC#1557

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1557; 07:45PM; 11717 W Victory Bl; https://bit.ly/4fvl3p0; #NorthHollywood; PRELIM: Offensive firefight at an exterior rubbish fire that extended into and was producing heavy smoke from within a 50' x 75' one-story commercial building on LAFD arrival.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC12 BC14 E102 E239 E260 E278 E289 E60 E77 E86 E89 RA60 RA860 T39 T60 T78 T89; CH9; 13; Brian Humphrey

#BurbankFire Brush Fire 08/03/2024 INC#0826

Update #BurbankFire Brush Fire; INC#0826; 02:35PM; 15700 W Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/3RG8PQg; #SepulvedaBasin; 69 LAFD Firefighters have stopped all forward progress of the fire via largely defensive firefighting operations by ground and air, with the fire held at 75 (Seventy-Five) acres of vegetation northwest of the intersection of Burbank Boulevard and Woodley Avenue in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. No infra/structure damage. No injuries. #LATraffic: All traffic lanes (northbound and southbound) on Woodley Avenue between Burbank Boulevard and Victory Boulevard will remain closed until LAFD operations are complete. Unknown ETO. Travelers, please avoid the area by use of an alternate route.; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC14 CE59 CM40 CM42 DZ41 DZ45 E100 E105 E239 E288 E290 E39 E73 E83 E88 E90 EM14 H0D H3 H4 H5 H6 HA3 HA4 HA5 HA6 HE2 RA39 T39 T88 T90 WT88; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire 08/03/2024 INC#0826

Brush Fire; INC#0826; 12:50PM; 15700 W Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/3RG8PQg; #SepulvedaBasin; PRELIM: LAFD ground and air response to currently five (5) acres of vegetation burning near the intersection of Burbank Boulevard and Woodley Avenue in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. Slow rate of spread. No current infra/structure threat. As a precaution, the 'Apollo 11 Model Aircraft Field' was calmly evacuated. No injuries reported. #LATraffic: Closure of all traffic lanes (northbound and southbound) on Woodley Avenue between Burbank Boulevard and Victory Boulevard until LAFD operations are complete. Unknown ETO. Travelers, expect congestion and use an alternate route; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC14 E100 E239 E288 E290 E39 E83 E88 E90 EM14 H3 H5 H6 HA3 HA5 HA6 RA39 T39 T88 T90 WT88 + Park Rangers.; CH5; 17; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire - Now Out 08/03/2024 INC#0020

Greater Alarm Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0020; 12:14AM; 1310 W 6th St; https://bit.ly/3WvIR3x; #Westlake; 75 Firefighters took 59 minutes (1:13 AM) in largely defensive operations to fully extinguish an outside fire that had extended into and heavily involved a century old one-story 5,500 square foot vacant building, former home of the original Pacific Dining Car restaurant. No injuries. Fire cause under active investigation.; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC13 CM20 CM22 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E226 E3 E447 E6 E9 EA1 EA2 EM11 RA11 RA211 RA3 SQ21 T10 T11 T26 T3 T9; CH7; 13 14; Brian Humphrey

Agency Assist 08/01/2024 INC#0875

Agency Assist; INC#0875; 12:57PM; 2300 W Paseo Del Mar; https://bit.ly/3YuxxYe; #SanPedro; PRELIM: LAFD responding by land, air and sea to assist the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Lifeguard Division with the discreet and dignified recovery of a person they determined deceased (unknown age / gender / attire / body condition / circumstances) at the base of a seaside cliff near Royal Palms Park. No further details. Media Inquiries: LAPD Harbor Division (Incident #2750) and Medical Examiner.; FS 101; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AO1 AO2 BC6 BT1 BT2 BT5 E101 E248 E285 E48 E85 H4 H6 HA4 HA6 RA101 RH114 T48 T85 UR85; CH4; 12; Brian Humphrey

Complete - Odor Investigation 08/01/2024 INC#0450

Complete - Odor Investigation; INC#0450; 10:10AM; 855 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/3WsGrT9; #EastHollywood; LAFD firefighters, including hazardous materials specialists, have concluded their odor investigation at the two-story Science Tech Lab at Los Angeles City College. No specific hazard was identified. One college staff member (adult male Building Engineer) who was in or near the involved classroom prior to LAFD arrival, received an on-site medical evaluation by LAFD Paramedics for non-specific symptoms, and has declined further treatment or ambulance transportation. No other illness or injury has been reported. The fifteen (15) building occupants who were earlier evacuated, are being allowed to re-enter the building. Media Inquiries: L.A. City College; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 E235 E52 RA35 SQ21 T35; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

Odor Investigation 08/01/2024 INC#0450

Odor Investigation; INC#0450; 08:52AM; 855 N Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/3WsGrT9; #EastHollywood; PRELIM: Odor investigation within one classroom at the two-story Science Tech Lab at Los Angeles City College, after water was flushed into a (sink?) drain. There was no visible smoke or vapor on LAFD arrival, and no escalating or off-site hazard has been identified. One college staff member (adult male Building Engineer) with no identified symptoms, who was in or near the involved classroom prior to LAFD arrival, has received an on-site medical evaluation by LAFD Paramedics. He remains at the scene. The involved classroom has been isolated, and all (undetermined number) building occupants were calmly evacuated, as LAFD responders, including hazardous materials specialists assess the situation and confer with college staff. Media Inquiries: L.A. City College.; FS 6; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 E235 E52 RA35 SQ21 T35; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey