Alerts

Tree 03/22/2018

Tree; 03:35PM; 3907 Dixie Canyon Av; https://goo.gl/maps/JokG7KHTocu; Sherman Oaks; Tree fell onto house; No injury; Unknown visual or circumstances; No further details; NOTE: While there has been local rain activity, LAFD does not formally determine the cause of a tree falling; This alert is being offered as a media photo opportunity to underscore the potential of falling tree incidents in storm conditions; As these types of incidents are often numerous during a rainstorm, we will *only* be alerting on downed trees that cause injury or severely disrupt infrastructure for the remainder of this storm system; FS 78; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; Dispatch Unit: LF78; CH: 8; 3; - Brian Humphrey

Update Traffic Collision CORRECTION - 03/22/2018

Update CORRECTION - Traffic Collision; 12:00PM; EB 10 Fwy x Soto St; internal:/; Though LAFD units were directed to the WB lanes *for access*, the incident actually occurred on the *EASTBOUND* HOV (aka Express) Lane of the 10 Freeway; In the aftermath of an earlier collision (no details), a Greyhound intercity bus (destination unknown) struck rear of Foothill Transit 'Silver Streak' line commuter bus; There was no entrapment or fire; As many as 40 persons were evaluated by LAFD Paramedics before a total of 13 from aboard the buses were transported to area hospitals for what are described as non life-threatening injuries; Their ages/genders/affiliation and specific medical 'conditions' are not currently available; Media Inquiries: CHP Log #1263; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 03/22/2018

Traffic Collision; 10:55AM; WB 10 Fwy x Soto St; https://goo.gl/maps/zkZ6twj2KTU2; PRELIM: Intercity Bus apparently struck rear of Commuter Bus (in HOV / Express Lane?) after possible earlier collision involving an unk type vehicle vs tree in same or nearby lanes; As many as 40 persons are being assessed to determine *if any* injuries; Media Inquiries: CHP Log #1263; FS 16; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Dispatched Units: BC1 BC2 E16 E2 E202 E4 EM1 EM11 EM2 RA1 RA14 RA2 RA55 RA56 RA6 RA801 RA803 RA804 RA809 RA810 RA844 T2; CH: 7; 12; - Brian Humphrey

Traffic Collision 03/22/2018

Traffic Collision; 09:55AM; WB 210 Fwy x Wheatland Av; https://goo.gl/maps/AmQFWMagwTm; #LakeViewTerrace; PRELIM: Solo vehicle overturned (off roadway and down embankment?); No entrapment; 3 patients total: One grave, one critical, one minor injuries; Unknown ages, genders, affiliation or circumstances; Media contact = CHP Log 1119; FS 24; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; Dispatched Units: E475 E274 T74 RA74 E98 RA874 E474 RA77 E298 T98 BC12 RA98 EM14; CH: 8; 17; - Brian Humphrey

Investigation 03/20/2018

Investigation; 06:54PM; 12905 W Sherman Way ; https://goo.gl/maps/eiXB15dFXq72; North Hollywood; LAFD Urban Search and Rescue responded to a multi-unit strip mall due to report of 'facade about to fall'. Building and Safety was notified. LAFD firefighters evaluating the structure and note some sagging to facade with no significant, visible damage on the roof. No injuries reported. No Further Details LAFD Inc#1265; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E289 E89 RA889 RA89 T89 UR89 ; CH8; 17; Margaret Stewart

Traffic Collision 03/20/2018

Traffic Collision; 11:49AM; SB 110 VY x Rosecrans Av; internal:/; South Los Angeles; One vehicle into back of a tractor trailer with preliminary reports of one patient trapped and requiring extrication. Age/gender/condition unknown LAFD Inc#0624; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E233 E33 E65 E79 E85 EM13 HR3 RA33 RA79 RA864 T33 ; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 03/19/2018

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; 11:23PM; 11830 W REDBANK ST; internal:/; Sun Valley; 48 Firefighters extinguished the flames inside a two-story triplex home in just 24 minutes; The fire is believed to have started at an electrical panel located on the first floor and spread up the walls into the attic however further investigation will be completed to determine the cause of the flames; No reported injuries; Loss TBD; LAFD Inc #1658; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E77 RA77 E289 E89 T89 E260 T60 RA898 BC12 E60 E298 E98 T98 CM42 EM1 BC14 RA89 ; Amy Bastman

Structure Fire 03/19/2018

Structure Fire; 10:59PM; 11830 W REDBANK ST; https://goo.gl/maps/jhSRHQgEJdQ2; Sun Valley; Prelim: Moderate smoke from the rear of a two-story home; LAFD Inc #1658; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; CH: 9; 17; Amy Bastman

Hiker in Distress 03/19/2018

Hiker in Distress; 04:43PM; 10543 W ORMOND ST; https://goo.gl/maps/LDeiNJ34Hz22; Tujunga / Sunland; LAFD air and ground resources responded to an adult female hiker with a lower leg injury who was transported to a local hospital via helicopter in fair condition; No further details; LAFD Inc #1149; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; E77 RA77 E274 T74 RA90 H0B RH114 BC12 E24 H2 H5 BP74 ; CH: 8; 17; Amy Bastman

Structure Fire 03/19/2018

Structure Fire; 03:09PM; 5173 W PICKFORD ST; https://goo.gl/maps/nFQ3J3FgY542; Mid-City; 31 Firefighters quickly extinguished a contents fire inside a bathroom of a two-story duplex apartment in just 19 minutes; No reported injuries; Cause/ Loss TBD; LAFD Inc #1015; FS 68; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 10; BC18 E226 E261 E58 E61 E68 RA61 RA861 T26 T61 ; CH: 7; 12; Amy Bastman