Alerts

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 11/24/2022 INC#1727

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1727; 09:37PM; 439 N Sierra Bonita Av; https://bit.ly/3V7cC8K; #Fairfax; It took 22 LAFD firefighters just 18 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish flames on the second floor of at two-story duplex. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 61; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 5; BC18 E227 E229 E261 E41 E52 RA41 RA861 T27 T29 T61; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 11/24/2022 INC#1727

Structure Fire; INC#1727; 09:37PM; 439 N Sierra Bonita Av; https://bit.ly/3V7cC8K; #Fairfax; Two-story four-plex with smoke showing. Offensive mode.; FS 61; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 5; BC18 E227 E261 E41 RA41 RA861 T27 T61; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 11/23/2022 INC#1629

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1629; 09:26PM; 7707 N Melita Av; https://bit.ly/3Xr6gml; Sun Valley; KNOCKDOWN: 18 firefighters extinguished the fire in 24 minutes with no injuries reported. Cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E239 E289 E81 RA89 T39 T89; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 11/23/2022 INC#1629

Structure Fire; INC#1629; 09:02PM; 7707 N Melita Av; https://bit.ly/3Xr6gml; Sun Valley; One story, single family dwelling with moderate smoke showing. Firefighters are in the offensive mode and it appears to be an attic fire. There are no other structures exposed.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 E239 E289 E81 RA89 T39 T89; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 11/23/2022 INC#0554

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0554; 10:10AM; 112 W 5th St; https://bit.ly/3vtI6Mb; Downtown; KNOCKDOWN: 22 minutes after receiving the alarm, the first engine company on scene ascended the stairwell to the 11th floor. They located a contents fire, held in check by fire sprinklers, and fully extinguished the fire ensuring it was contained to one unit. The hallway is clear of smoke and no evacuation is required. There is some residual water on the 10th and 11th floors and firefighters are taking equipment up to conduct a water removal operation. One patient (age/gender unknown) is being evaluated for possible smoke inhalation. It is unknown at this time where the patient was located in the building. ; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC5 CM722 E10 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E3 E4 E9 EM1 EM11 HR3 RA803 RA809 RA9 SQ21 T10 T11 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - High Rise 11/23/2022 INC#0554

Structure Fire - High Rise; INC#0554; 09:48AM; 100 E 5th St; https://bit.ly/3XuXjIE; Downtown; 13 story residential high rise building with moderate smoke showing (and confirmed smoke alarm activation) from one unit on (approximately) the 11th floor. Firefighters are in a "High Rise" offensive operation with the first truck company initiating lobby operations and the engine ascending the stairwell. Two additional task forces were requested and are reflected in this alert. ; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC5 CM722 E10 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E3 E4 E9 EM1 EM11 HR3 RA803 RA809 RA9 SQ21 T10 T11 T3 T9 UR3 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - Fatality 11/22/2022 INC#1174

Structure Fire - Fatality; INC#1174; 04:04PM; 540 W 88th Pl; https://bit.ly/3AFTmal; #VermontVista; Twenty-two LAFD firefighters responded to find a detached garage on fire. The small detached structure contained excessive storage and had been converted to a living space. Firefighters extinguished the flames in 17 minutes (4:21pm) from the time of alarm. Sadly, one adult female was found deceased inside the structure. Cause under active investigation. LAPD Inc #3148.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AR1 BC13 CM32 E233 E264 E266 E33 E46 E57 RA264 RA57 RA857 SQ21 T33 T64; CH7; 15; Nicholas Prange

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire #LongBeachFire 11/20/2022 INC#0159

Update #LongBeachFire Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#0159; 03:40PM; 1456 S Long Beach Av; https://bit.ly/3UQnOGY; #Downtown; LAFD Firefighters and Investigators have remained at the scene of this fire through the morning and afternoon, cooling large volumes of smoldering debris while continuing to seek a definitive cause of the fire. Shortly after noon today, the remains of an adult male (unknown site affiliation / circumstances) were discovered in the rubble. An LAFD Human Remains Detection Canine Team systematically searched the site, and found no immediate indication that additional deceased persons might be on site. A positive identification of the decedent, as well as the cause, time and manner of their death, will be determined by the Coroner. Media Inquiries: LAPD Newton Incident #475 and Coroner.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; CH7; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - #LongBeachFire Major Emergency Structure Fire 11/20/2022 INC#0159

Knockdown - #LongBeachFire Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#0159; 03:57AM; 1456 S Long Beach Av; https://bit.ly/3UQnOGY; #Downtown; 106 LAFD Firefighters took less than 90 minutes in well-coordinated defensive operations to access, confine and extinguish a fully involved 100' x 100' one-story commercial building, the scene of a previous fire, as well as flames that extended to involve combustible contents at an adjacent pallet yard. LAFD crews were able to prevent fire from damaging two nearby commercial structures. One Firefighter sustained a non-life threatening burn injury at the height of the battle, and has been taken to an area hospital in fair condition. No other injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under active investigation. ; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E11 E14 E17 E201 E202 E203 E205 E209 E21 E210 E211 E212 E25 E3 E4 E9 EA1 EM1 HE2 HR3 RA17 RA209 RA3 RA801 RA9 RS3 T1 T10 T11 T12 T2 T3 T5 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire #LongBeachFire 11/20/2022 INC#0159

Update #LongBeachFire Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#0159; 03:13AM; 1552 E Newton St; https://bit.ly/3OkxK8Y; #Downtown; *Address Remains Tentative*. With 101 LAFD Firefighter assigned in well-coordinated defensive operations, this incident has escalated to Major Emergency status, and is formally known as the "Long Beach Fire". Firefighters continue to battle flames in a fully involved 100' x 100' one-story commercial building, the scene of a previous fire. Flames have extended to and now involve some contents at the adjacent pallet yard, and flames represent a threat to as many as two nearby commercial structures.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E11 E14 E17 E201 E202 E203 E205 E209 E21 E210 E211 E212 E25 E3 E4 E9 EM1 HR3 RA17 RA3 RA9 T1 T10 T11 T12 T2 T3 T5 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 14 15; Brian Humphrey