Alerts

KNOCKDOWN Outside Fire 12/06/2023 INC#1480

KNOCKDOWN Outside Fire; INC#1480; 06:04PM; 19300 W Nordhoff St; https://bit.ly/486uSpa; #Northridge; Firefighters found a large homeless encampment on fire, with flames spreading to a quarter acre of grass and trees, and threatening a commercial building. Thirty-four firefighters deployed hose lines, held the flames to a quarter acre, and protected the nearby commercial building, extinguishing the flames in 25 minutes. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 70; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC12 BC15 E103 E104 E107 E273 E296 E70 RA104 RA903 T73 T96; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Outside Fire 12/06/2023 INC#1480

Outside Fire; INC#1480; 05:39PM; 19300 W Nordhoff St; https://bit.ly/486uSpa; Northridge; Large outside (rubbish) fire, which spread to approximately one-quarter acre of vegetation, and threatening a commercial building.; FS 70; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC12 BC15 E104 E107 E273 E296 E70 RA104 RA903 T73 T96; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 12/06/2023 INC#1386

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1386; 05:02PM; 250 W Sepulveda St; https://bit.ly/3GyzyZc; #SanPedro; Firefighters found a vacant duplex with heavy fire showing from the rear unit. Crews began operating hose lines from the exterior, and knocked the flames back enough to continue the fight inside the structure (called a transitional attack), while other crews ascended ladders to the roof for vertical ventilation. Ultimately, it took 32 firefighters 16 minutes to access, confine, and extinguish the flames, before any fire reached the other unit in the duplex. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation. ; FS 112; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC11 BC13 BC6 CM20 CM22 E101 E112 E238 E248 E285 E36 E48 EM13 RA112 RA848 T38 T48 T85; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 12/06/2023 INC#1386

Structure Fire; INC#1386; 04:46PM; 200 W Sepulveda St; https://bit.ly/3Nfi07Y; #SanPedro; Two-story (vacant?) duplex with heavy fire showing. Offensive mode.; FS 112; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC11 BC13 BC6 CM20 CM22 E101 E112 E238 E248 E285 E36 E48 EM13 RA112 RA848 T38 T48 T85; CH9; 12; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 12/05/2023 INC#1460

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1460; 05:42PM; 10900 N Key West Av; https://bit.ly/3R8zUKM; #PorterRanch; Firefighters responded to the one-story home fire, where they held the majority of the fire to the attached garage, although smoke filled the home. Two elderly residents (a male and a female) were transported to a local hospital in fair condition due to smoke inhalation. Ultimately, it took 33 firefighters 25 minutes to extinguish the flames. Cause under investigation.; FS 8; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 E107 E28 E287 E296 E8 EM15 RA70 RA828 RA87 T87 T96; CH8; 17; Nicholas Prange

Structure Fire 12/05/2023 INC#1460

Structure Fire; INC#1460; 05:17PM; 10900 N Key West Av; https://bit.ly/3R8zUKM; #PorterRanch; One-story home with fire showing. Offensive mode.; FS 8; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC15 BC17 E107 E28 E287 E296 E8 RA70 RA828 T87 T96; CH9; 17; Nicholas Prange

Update Behavioral Emergency 12/05/2023 INC#1412

Update Behavioral Emergency; INC#1412; 02:33AM; WB 105 Fwy x W Imperial Hwy; https://bit.ly/3Nci6x8; #Westchester; Thankfully, the patient has come down safely and is with LAWA PD. LAFD crews will pick up the air rescue cushions and clear the scene.; FS 95; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District outside city; BC4 E205 E237 E263 E264 E294 E295 E37 E43 E5 E51 E64 E67 E95 EM13 FR64 RA5 RA63 RA64 RA95 T37 T5 T63 T64 T94 T95; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

Update Behavioral Emergency 12/04/2023 INC#1412

Update Behavioral Emergency; INC#1412; 11:59PM; WB 105 Fwy x W Imperial Hwy; https://bit.ly/3Nci6x8; #Westchester; Firefighters continue to be on standby with multiple air rescue cushions deployed below the 105 Freeway overpass, where an adult male has been perched above for hours. LAPD and CHP are on scene working to help this individual choose to come down in a safe manner. This incident continues to impact roadways in the area.; FS 95; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District outside city; BC4 E205 E237 E263 E264 E294 E295 E37 E43 E5 E51 E64 E67 E95 EM13 FR64 RA5 RA63 RA64 RA95 T37 T5 T63 T64 T94 T95; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

Behavioral Emergency 12/04/2023 INC#1412

Behavioral Emergency; INC#1412; 06:50PM; WB 105 Fwy x W Imperial Hwy; https://bit.ly/3Nci6x8; #Westchester; LAFD is working closely with LAPD to help an agitated patient who is at risk of falling/jumping from the 105 Freeway East of Nash St. Motorists, please avoid the area. To assure patient and responder safety, several roadways in the vicinity will be closed. Traffic will be impacted for an unknown duration.; FS 95; Batt 4; West Bureau; Council District outside city; BC4 E205 E295 E5 E51 E95 EM13 RA64 RA95 T5 T95; CH7; 12; Nicholas Prange

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 12/04/2023 INC#0942

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0942; 01:59PM; 4719 S 8th Av; https://bit.ly/3RtUsP6; #HydePark; Thirty-two firefighters arrived to the two-story four-plex with heavy fire in one first floor unit. Crews quickly developed a hose line and entered the burning structure to extinguish the flames in 12 minutes (declared by radio at 1:59 PM). One patient with a minor medical complaint was evaluated on scene and released. No other injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC11 BC13 E266 E294 E34 E66 E94 RA26 RA846 RA866 SQ21 T66 T94; CH7; 13; Nicholas Prange