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Update Structure Fire 05/21/2026 INC#0552

Update Structure Fire; INC#0552; 08:54AM; 14238 W Dickens St; https://bit.ly/4wJVrNI; Sherman Oaks; This final update is additional and conclusive information regarding the damage and patients resulting from the apartment building fire. 2 patients have been transported to local hospitals. Patient one is a 69 year old female in moderate condition, being treated for shortness of breath (possibly due to smoke inhalation). The second patient is an adult male, unknown age or disposition. Seven units/apartments were impacted by the fire. Three units have been deemed uninhabitable. Eight adults and one child have been displaced. Red Cross is on scene providing rehabilitation and support for the victims. Two dogs were rescued by firefighters, who provided first aid. The canine's owner took possession of dogs for transport to the vet. No injuries reported to fire department members. LAFD companies will remain on scene for an extended period of time completing thorough overhaul procedures. ; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AC4 AC40 AR1 AR27 AR38 BC10 BC14 BC9 E100 E108 E207 E215 E227 E235 E237 E278 E290 E39 E63 E86 E88 E90 E99 EA1 EA2 EM14 EM17 PH1 PI2 PI4 RA39 RA78 RA83 RA839 RA86 RA878 RA93 T15 T27 T35 T37 T60 T78 T88 T90; CH8; 14 15; Jennifer Middleton

Knockdown Structure Fire 05/21/2026 INC#0552

Update Knockdown Structure Fire; INC#0552; 08:54AM; 14238 W Dickens St; https://bit.ly/4wJVrNI; Sherman Oaks; Approximately 80 firefighters achieved full extinguishment of the fire in 2 hours and 34 minutes. Heavy fire was confined to one unit on the second floor. Adjacent units have sustained smoke and water damage. Two dogs, both awake and alert, were located and safely removed from the affected unit. No injuries were reported to civilians or fire department personnel. Red Cross is assisting displaced residents and those in need of assistance. LA Building and Safety are assessing structural damage and compromise. LAFD Arson is investigating the cause of the fire. Nothing further. ; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AC4 AC40 AR1 AR27 AR38 BC10 BC14 BC9 E100 E108 E207 E215 E227 E235 E237 E278 E290 E39 E63 E86 E88 E90 E99 EA1 EA2 EM14 EM17 PH1 PI2 PI4 RA39 RA78 RA83 RA839 RA86 RA878 RA93 T15 T27 T35 T37 T60 T78 T88 T90; CH8; 14 15; Jennifer Middleton

Update Structure Fire 05/21/2026 INC#0552

Update Structure Fire; INC#0552; 08:54AM; 14248 W Dickens St; https://bit.ly/4dHQsod; Sherman Oaks; Firefighters continue to coordinate evacuation, roof ventilation and fire attack. LAFD PIO is en route to the incident with an ETA of 1000AM. ; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; AC4 AC40 BC10 BC14 BC9 E100 E108 E227 E278 E290 E39 E86 E88 E90 E99 EA1 EA2 EM14 PI2 PI4 RA39 RA78 RA83 RA86 RA878 T27 T60 T78 T88 T90; CH9; 14 15; Jennifer Middleton

Structure Fire 05/21/2026 INC#0552

Structure Fire; INC#0552; 08:54AM; 14248 W Dickens St; https://bit.ly/4dHQsod; Sherman Oaks; First arriving company reports a two story garden style apartment building with fire showing from a second floor unit. Firefighters are initiating fire attack in offensive mode. ; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 4; BC10 BC14 E100 E108 E278 E88 E99 EM14 RA78 RA878 T78 T88; CH9; 14; Jennifer Middleton

Natural Gas Leak - TRAFFIC ALERT 05/20/2026 INC#1869

Natural Gas Leak - TRAFFIC ALERT; INC#1869; 09:07PM; 9600 S Sepulveda Bl; https://bit.ly/4dB6pfX; Westchester; A 6" gas line and watermain were struck during construction. DOT has N/B Sepulveda Blvd lanes are closed at Imperial Hwy as well as E/B & W/B lanes on 96th St. LADWP and The Gas Company are on scene. Restoration time is unknown. Travel to and from LAX will be severely impacted. Allow extra travel time and check traffic before heading into the area. ; FS 51; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District 11; BC4 E295 E51 T95; CH7; Jennifer Middleton

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/20/2026 INC#1520

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1520; 05:58PM; 2930 N Coolidge Av; https://bit.ly/4nHc0FX; Elysian Valley; 44 firefighters extinguished the blaze in 38 minutes. No injuries reported. Cause of fire is under investigation. Nothing further. ; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; AR1 BC11 BC2 E20 E201 E220 E235 E250 E3 E44 E55 E56 EM1 RA20 RA801 T1 T20 T35 T50; CH9; 18; Jennifer Middleton

Structure Fire 05/20/2026 INC#1520

Structure Fire; INC#1520; 05:58PM; 2930 N Coolidge Av; https://bit.ly/4nHc0FX; Elysian Valley; First arriving unit reports a one story single family dwelling with heavy smoke in the rear of the house. Firefighters are operating in offensive mode. ; FS 56; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 13; BC11 BC2 E20 E201 E220 E250 E3 E55 E56 EM1 RA20 RA801 T1 T20 T50; CH9; 18; Jennifer Middleton

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/20/2026 INC#1477

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1477; 05:30PM; 10953 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/4dwu80M; Pacoima; 38 firefighters extinguished the blaze in 17 minutes. No injuries are reported. Cause of fire in not confirmed. Nothing further. ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 E275 E298 E7 E77 E81 E87 E91 EM15 RA77 RA98 T75 T98; CH9; 18; Jennifer Middleton

Structure Fire 05/20/2026 INC#1477

Structure Fire; INC#1477; 05:30PM; 10953 N El Dorado Av; https://bit.ly/4dwu80M; Pacoima; First arriving unit reports a one story single family dwelling with fire in the wall possibly due to a gas leak. Firefighters are operating in offensive mode. ; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC10 BC12 E275 E298 E7 E77 E81 E87 E91 EM15 RA77 RA98 T75 T98; CH9; 18; Jennifer Middleton

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 05/20/2026 INC#0855

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0855; 11:54AM; 1406 S Alvarado Te; https://bit.ly/4fya2FY; Pico-Union; 64 firefighter extinguished the fire in 52 minutes. No injuries are reported. Cause of fire is undetermined. Nothing further. ; FS 13; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC18 BC701 E13 E15 E20 E203 E210 E215 E226 E26 E27 E6 EA1 EM11 EM5 HM21 HR703 RA13 RA3 RA815 T10 T15 T26 T3 UR27 UR88; CH9; 14 18; Jennifer Middleton