Alerts

Rubbish Fire - Fatality 04/08/2021 INC#1142

Rubbish Fire - Fatality; INC#1142; 05:06PM; 741 S Towne Av; https://bit.ly/3uFgRuT; Downtown; LAFD responded to a rubbish fire involving a tent, where one person (approx 60-year-old male) was found deceased. Per protocol, LAPD and LAFD Arson Investigators were attached, and the incident is under active investigation. LAPD Inc# 3412. ; FS 9; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 E9; CH7; Nicholas Prange

Update Brush Fire KNOCKDOWN 04/08/2021 INC#1041

Update KNOCKDOWN Brush Fire; INC#1041; 04:21PM; 8336 W Mulholland Dr; https://bit.ly/3mxqxoi; Hollywood Hills West; The fire appears to have been started by a downed power pole, resulting from a traffic collision. The fire burned light-to-medium brush in 7 mph winds. Firefighters navigated around the electrical hazard from the power pole, deployed hose lines into the brush, and stopped all forward progress of the fire at approximately one-quarter acre in 19 minutes (53 firefighters). Firefighter-paramedics are on scene evaluating an occupant from the vehicle. CHP Log 2144; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 BC5 CW3A CW3B E108 E261 E290 E35 E52 E76 E86 E97 E99 EM14 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HA5 RA27 RA76 T61 T90; CH5; 18; Nicholas Prange

Brush Fire 04/08/2021 INC#1041

Brush Fire; INC#1041; 04:02PM; 8336 W Mulholland Dr; https://bit.ly/3mxqxoi; Hollywood Hills West; Approx one-quarter acre of brush on fire in steep terrain with a moderate rate of spread. There are no immediate threats to nearby structures.; FS 97; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC14 BC5 CW3A CW3B E108 E261 E35 E52 E76 E86 E97 E99 EM14 H2 H4 H5 HA2 HA4 HA5 RA76 T61; CH5; 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 04/08/2021 INC#0492

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0492; 10:31AM; 5142 N Vineland Ave; North Hollywood; The initial caller reported a transformer problem, which was later upgraded to a structure fire. It took 36 firefighters 25 minutes to locate and extinguish the flames, which appear to have been caused by an electrical problem. No reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; T60 E260 RA60 E86 E76 RA76 T89 E289 BC14 E102 T78 E278; 9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 04/08/2021 INC#0492

Structure Fire; INC#0492; 10:06AM; 5142 N Vineland Av; North Hollywood; One-story commercial building with light smoke showing, reported as an electrical problem. One additional task force requested. Offensive mode.; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley; Council District 2; T60 T89 BC14 E76 E86 E102 RA76 RA60; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 04/07/2021 INC#1532

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1532; 10:59PM; 7220 N Woodman Av; https://bit.ly/3wET2VR; Van Nuys; Firefighters pursued the hidden flames in the walls and attic for 50 minutes before successfully reaching full extinguishment. Crews will remain on scene to ensure there are no pockets of heat within the building. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; AR1 BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E102 E239 E260 E275 E288 E289 E39 E81 E89 EM14 HR3 RA39 RA81 RA839 RA889 RA89 T39 T60 T75 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 04/07/2021 INC#1532

Structure Fire; INC#1532; 10:09PM; 7220 N Woodman Av; https://bit.ly/3wET2VR; Van Nuys; A two-story commercial appeared to have had an exterior fire extend inside. Fire concealed in the walls spread, presenting challenges in locating all of the fire. Firefighters continue to expose wall spaces, extinguishing fire as they go.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC12 BC14 CM42 E102 E239 E260 E275 E288 E289 E39 E81 E89 EM14 HR3 RA39 RA81 RA839 RA889 RA89 T39 T60 T75 T88 T89 UR88 UR89; CH9; 17 18; Nicholas Prange

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 04/07/2021 INC#0682

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0682; 12:15PM; 1622 E 32nd St; https://bit.ly/3fN4pFb; Central-Alameda; The first 32 LAFD firefighters extinguished a fire that destroyed approximately half of a one-story single-family home in 14 minutes. The fire appeared to have started on the exterior of the structure and extended inside. A SAVE card will be provided for the residents and Red Cross has been notified to assist them. After firefighters performed a thorough search of the house, thankfully, the initial reports of an occupant still inside were confirmed to be false. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 E10 E17 E209 E21 E221 RA14 RA17 SQ21 T21 T9; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 04/07/2021 INC#0682

Structure Fire; INC#0682; 12:01PM; 1622 E 32nd St; https://bit.ly/3fN4pFb; Central-Alameda; Single-family dwelling with fire showing. Reports of an occupant still inside. Offensive mode.; FS 14; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 E17 E209 E21 E221 RA14 RA17 T21 T9; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire - Now Out 04/07/2021 INC#0361

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0361; 08:39AM; 647 N Spring St; https://bit.ly/3wBpHLN; Downtown; Firefighters found a two-story commercial building with smoke showing when they arrived. The building had been burned previously, containing ventilation holes in the roof from a previous incident allowing the smoke to escape. Crews assigned to interior fire attack located and extinguished the fire, which was burning contents on the second floor. It took 38 firefighters 12 minutes (8:51AM) to put out the flames. No reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 E202 E203 E209 E210 E4 E9 RA209 RA809 SQ21 T10 T2 T3 T9; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange