Alerts

Wires Down 10/04/2017

Wires Down; 07:59AM; 18500 Victory Bl; https://goo.gl/maps/Ezeczhg3zg12; Reseda; High voltage electrical wires down for several blocks on Victory Bl west of Reseda Bl; Reason unknown; Also smoke from one subterranean electrical vault in the area; No fire; No injury; No evacuation; #LATraffic STREET CLOSURE: Victory Boulevard closed to all vehicles and pedestrians in both directions between Reseda Bl and Wilbur Av until completion of work by utility officials; LADWP en route, unk ETA; Motorists/Bicyclists/Pedestrians: expect congestion and delay, avoid area and consider alternate route; Detours readily available, monitor traffic reports on news radio; Bus Riders: Follow @MetroLAAlerts for information; Media inquiries: LADWP; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Dispatched LAFD Unit: LF 93; CH: 8; 3; - Brian Humphrey

Update Structure Fire 10/04/2017

Update Structure Fire; 02:48AM; 4320 S 4th Av; internal:/; #LEIMERTPARK KNOCKDOWN 45FF in 22 mins. One patient (age/gender unk) was evaluated for possible smoke inhalation and released on scene, no transport requested. No Further Details; FS 34; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 10; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 10/04/2017

Structure Fire; 02:25AM; 4320 S 4th Av; https://goo.gl/maps/HByhFn7hjQ32; #LEIMERTPARK Single family dwelling with heavy fire showing LAFD Inc#0107; FS 34; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 10; BC18 E226 E26 E266 E294 E34 E66 E94 RA34 RA66 RA834 RA94 T26 T66 T94 ; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 10/03/2017

Update Structure Fire; 09:39PM; 5424 S Van Ness Av; internal:/; South Los Angeles; 31 FF in 18 mins. Fire prevented from extending to exposed garages. No injuries reported. Fire appears to have started in rubbish in the alley and extended to garage. DWP responding for downed high voltage wires. No Further Details; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 10/03/2017

Structure Fire; 09:21PM; 5424 S Van Ness Av; https://goo.gl/maps/eC4szSPnC1M2; South Los Angeles; Detached garage well involved (down alley) with two additional exposures LAFD Inc#1433 ; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E266 E294 E34 E46 E94 RA34 RA866 T66 T94 ; CH9; 12; Margaret Stewart

Update Fire 10/02/2017

Update Fire; 06:16AM; 19100 W Victory Bl; internal:/; Reseda; *Address updated KNOCKDOWN 50 FF in 1 hour 16 mins. Fire contained to (appears to be rubbish) in the sewer system with no injuries. No Further Information ; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; Margaret Stewart

Media Advisory 10/02/2017

Media Advisory; 06:15AM; internal:/; The following statement is from LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas "The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has learned that at least seven of our off-duty members were attending the concert event on Sunday night in Las Vegas when a gunman opened fire on the crowd. At least two LAFD members enjoying the concert were struck by gunfire. Thankfully, their wounds do not appear to be life-threatening. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families and all of the people affected by this horrific and senseless tragedy." No names will be released in accordance with privacy laws and no interviews will be facilitated by the LAFD. No Further Details; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; Margaret Stewart

Fire 10/02/2017

Fire; 05:00AM; 6550 N Vanalden Av; https://goo.gl/maps/PVEwTj1BFWw; Reseda; Fire underground in sewer system Victory Blvd shut down in both directions at Vanalden while LAFD investigates and determines best approach for this confined space fire LAFD Inc#185; FS 73; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC15 BC17 E100 E104 E273 E288 E293 E88 E93 HR3 RA73 RA873 RA889 RA89 T73 T88 T93 UR88 UR89; CH8; 17,18; Margaret Stewart

Train Incident 10/01/2017

Train Incident; 01:58PM; 1717 N Main St; https://goo.gl/maps/h7ou6SA8oyu; #CHINATOWN One patient (age/gender unk) transported in serious condition with severe lower extremity injury after collision (indications of no other vehicle involved, train vs pedestrian) with metrolink. Any questions regarding circumstances of the incident = LAPD Inc#2841 LAFD Inc#0822 No Further Details; FS 1; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; RA801 E44 RA20; CH7; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire KNOCKDOWN 10/01/2017

Update KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; 12:26AM; 1064 S HOLT AV; internal:/; Pico / Robertson; Fire on the 2nd floor of a 2 story vacant apartment building extinguished by 41 FF's in 22 minutes; No reported injuries; Cause/ Loss TBD; No further details; LAFD Inc #3; FS 58; Batt 18; South Bureau; Council District 5; BC18 BC5 BC9 CM22 E205 E229 E261 E27 E292 E294 E43 E58 E61 E68 EM9 HR3 RA58 RA858 T29 T5 T61 T92 T94 UR5 UR88 ; Amy Bastman