Alerts

Update Structure Fire 12/21/2017

Update Structure Fire; 09:51AM; 5000 N Whitsett Av; internal:/; #ValleyVillage KNOCKDOWN 31 FF in 12 mins. Fire contained to kitchen in one unit on the 2nd floor. No visible damage to the unit below. No injuries reported. No Further Details ; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 12/21/2017

Structure Fire; 09:39AM; 5000 N Whitsett Av; https://goo.gl/maps/iC6GtXfUJi22; #ValleyVillage 2 story garden style apartments over parking with smoke showing. Initial reports indicate unit in corner of building with all occupants out. LAFD Inc#0475 ; FS 102; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 BC14 E102 E260 E278 E289 E60 E89 EM14 RA102 RA878 T60 T89 ; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 12/20/2017

Update Investigation; 10:27PM; 1724 N Highland Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Significant portion of LAFD resources have been released while the joint LAFD / LAPD investigation continues. The area will be CLOSED for several hours to allow for both the investigation and then street clean up prior to being re-opened. As this is an active investigation, we do not anticipate any further updates tonight nor a determination of cause. The one patient initially assessed on scene was believed to have been a bystander lacking adequate footwear, resulting in some minor abrasions. LAFD did not transport the person. The building description updated to 7 stories with 270 units. No Further Details; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 12/20/2017

Update Investigation; 08:36PM; 1724 N Highland Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Firefighters continue to check all floors (to include subterranean garage) for the presence of any gas (using meters) and thus far, none detected. The one patient initially found on scene left of their own volition. Restaurant name is "Tinhorn Flats Saloon and Grill" it was not open at the time of incident. The cause is now under active investigation and no further information to be released until invest is complete (time unknown). Once final determination made of the lack of any gas readings throughout the remainder of the building, LAFD will begin to release resources. No Further Details ; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Update Investigation 12/20/2017

Update Investigation; 07:59PM; 1724 N Highland Av; internal:/; Hollywood; Preliminary reports of natural gas explosion in the 1st floor restaurant. The gas has been secured off. The 1st floor of residential (above restaurant) being evacuated and all other floors sheltering in place. One patient being evaluated for unknown injuries (age/gender/condition unk). Gas readings and technical search being conducted on the residential floors to ensure no occupants remain in a hazardous environment. PIO enroute; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; Margaret Stewart

Investigation 12/20/2017

Investigation; 07:31PM; 1724 N Highland Av; https://goo.gl/maps/umsSufXBjUp; Hollywood; Confirmed explosion (unknown nature and extent) in commercial restaurant on 1st floor of a 6 story apartments building. No fire and no injuries yet reported. HazMat and US&R units added for investigation. Floor directly above restaurant (1st floor residential) being evacuated in abundance of safety. LAFD Inc#1317; FS 27; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC5 E221 E227 E27 E29 E41 E95 EM11 RA27 RA827 SQ21 T21 T27 ; CH7; 17; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 12/20/2017

Update Structure Fire; 09:06AM; 4407 S Raymond Av; internal:/; South Los Angeles; #VermontSquare KNOCKDOWN: 31 FF in 21mins. Fire contained to the (converted) garage and with no damage to exposed residence. Primary and secondary search found no occupants. DWP notified of wires down over the garage. No injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD No Further Details ; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 12/20/2017

Update Structure Fire; 08:52AM; 19141 W Merion Dr; internal:/; Porter Ranch; KNOCKDOWN: 41 FF in 19 mins. Fire contained to 1st floor. Primary and secondary search finds no occupants. LAFD Arson Unit requested for the investigation. No injuries reported. No Further Details. ; FS 8; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 12/20/2017

Structure Fire; 08:45AM; 4407 S Raymond Av; https://goo.gl/maps/HuHAjBBeWZS2; South Los Angeles; #VermontSquare Detached garage with fire showing to the rear of a 2 story single family dwelling. Wires over garage impacted by fire, DWP requested. LAFD Inc#392; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E15 E215 E266 E46 E66 RA246 RA846 T15 T66 ; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 12/20/2017

Structure Fire; 08:33AM; 19141 W Merion Dr; https://goo.gl/maps/aFS8CPhkEcL2; Porter Ranch; 2 story single family dwelling with heavy fire at the back of the structure. Excessive storage conditions encountered creating access and safety hazards. LAFD Inc#376; FS 8; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 E107 E18 E275 E28 E287 E70 E8 EM15 RA107 RA828 T75 T87 ; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart