Alerts

Grass Fire 07/11/2025 INC#1366

Grass Fire; INC#1366; 05:36PM; 12524 W Chanute St; https://bit.ly/3Ij7lK5; #Pacoima; 1/2 acre grass fire moving slowly between Whiteman Air Park and properties along Chanute St and Empire Dr. Topography driven, low winds. No structures immediately threatened, no injuries reported. Firefighters are securing hose lines at the heel of the fire near Airpark Way, as well as protection lines near homes.; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 7; BC12 E207 E275 E7 E77 E98 T75; CH8; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

Media Advisory - Tunnel Rescue 07/09/2025 INC#1573

Media Advisory - Tunnel Rescue; INC#1573; 10:05PM; Figuero Street x Q Street; https://maps.app.goo.gl/iBMQiVH1ikRvN9hN8; #Wilmington; Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva will be among officials available to the media at the intersection of Q Street and Figueroa Street, beginning at 10:15 PM.; Brian Humphrey

Update Tunnel Rescue 07/09/2025 INC#1573

Update Tunnel Rescue; INC#1573; 09:45PM; 1701 N Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/4eD5rji; #Wilmington; 31 persons, all believed to be tunnel workers, have been safely removed from the tunnel alive without visible injury. None are missing. The collapse of the 18' diameter tunnel, being constructed for municipal wastewater management, occurred at an underground (undetermined depth) horizontal excavation site about 5 to 6 miles south of the sole entry/rescue access portal. The precise number of workers trapped behind the collapse has yet to confirmed. Preliminary reports are that the trapped workers were able to scramble with some effort over a 12-15' tall (undetermined length) pile of loose soil, to meet several coworkers on the other side of the collapse, and be shuttled several at a time by tunnel vehicle to the entry/access point more than five miles distant. LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Cody Weireter is available to media at the scene. ; FS 85; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC13 BC6 BC81 CA81 CS1 DC2 E203 E205 E226 E227 E238 E248 E26 E264 E27 E285 E288 E290 E295 E3 E36 E38 E48 E49 E5 E85 E88 E90 E95 EA1 EM1 EM11 EM5 ER1 HM21 HM48 HR3 PH1 PI3 RA101 RA112 RA14 RA15 RA246 RA26 RA266 RA27 RA3 RA38 RA46 RA5 RA65 RA79 RA827 RA85 RA88 RA90 RA95 SO1 T26 T27 T3 T38 T48 T5 T64 T85 T88 T90 T95 UR27 UR3 UR5 UR85 UR88; CH7; 12 15; Brian Humphrey

MEDIA ADVISORY Tunnel Rescue 07/09/2025 INC#1573

MEDIA ADVISORY Tunnel Rescue; INC#1573; 09:15PM; 1701 N Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/4eD5rji; #Wilmington; Members of the media are asked to meet LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Cody Weireter will soon be at the intersection of Q Street and Figueroa Street. No time has yet been determined for a media briefing. NOTE: Incident update via LAFD ALERT pending.; Brian Humphrey

URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY Tunnel Rescue 07/09/2025 INC#1573

*URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY* Tunnel Rescue; INC#1573; 08:45PM; 1701 N Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/4eD5rji; #Wilmington; Excessive noise from media helicopters above the rescue site are interfering with the ability of rescue personnel to effectively communicate face-to-facer or via radio at ground level. To assure the safety of both victims and responders, the Incident Commander is formally requesting ALL media helicopters to be no closer than one mile from the intersection of Figueroa Street and Lomita Boulevard. LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Cody Weireter will assist ground based media at the scene.; FS 85; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC13 BC6 BC81 CA81 E203 E205 E238 E248 E285 E288 E3 E36 E38 E48 E49 E5 E85 E88 E90 EM11 ER1 HM48 HR3 PH1 PI3 RA112 RA3 RA38 RA79 RA85 RA88 RA90 SO1 T3 T38 T48 T5 T85 T88 UR3 UR5 UR85 UR88; CH9; 12 15; Brian Humphrey

Tunnel Rescue 07/09/2025 INC#1573

Tunnel Rescue; INC#1573; 07:58PM; 1701 N Figueroa St; https://bit.ly/4eD5rji; #Wilmington; PRELIM: As many as 15 tunnel workers have been initially reported isolated by a "collapse" in an (undetermined depth or diameter) industrial tunnel as many as six miles south from the response address, which is the sole tunnel access. No injuries have been confirmed. More than 100 LAFD responders are assigned, including LAFD Urban Search and Rescue team members specially trained, certified and equipped to handle confined space tunnel rescues. Media: LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Cody Weireter is en route. ETA 9:00 PM.; FS 85; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC13 BC6 E203 E205 E238 E248 E285 E288 E3 E36 E38 E48 E49 E5 E85 E88 EM11 HM48 HR3 PI3 RA112 RA38 RA79 RA85 RA88 T3 T38 T48 T5 T85 T88 UR3 UR5 UR85 UR88; CH7; 12 15; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - Fire 07/09/2025 INC#1103

Knockdown - Fire; INC#1103; 05:30PM; Universal Studios Blvd x Hollywood Fwy; https://maps.app.goo.gl/8HfnJV154o7doz77A; #HollywoodHills; LAFD responders have extinguished the stubborn fire involving rubbish and debris compartmentalized deep within the concrete bridge structure infrastructure. Though there is no obvious structural impact from the flames, Caltrans (not yet on scene) will be responsible for any assessment or remediation required. Media Inquires: Caltrans District 7.; FS 76; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC11 BC14 E260 E27 E289 E76 E86 EM5 HM21 HR3 RA76 RA82 RA86 T60 T89 UR27 UR88; CH7; 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Fire 07/09/2025 INC#1103

Fire; INC#1103; 03:16PM; Universal Studios Blvd x Hollywood Fwy; https://maps.app.goo.gl/8HfnJV154o7doz77A; #HollywoodHills; PRELIM: Fire deep within a concealed space inside the freeway overpass, a bridge of concrete construction above the freeway. CHP is on scene. Caltrans en route with an unknown ETA. It is not known what is burning. There is no immediate effect on vehicle traffic, and no indication anyone is within or has been able to access the confined space. Media Inquires: CHP Central LA (Log #1160) and Caltrans District 7.; FS 76; Batt 5; West Bureau; Council District 4; BC11 BC14 E260 E27 E289 E76 E86 EM5 HM21 HR3 RA76 RA82 RA86 T60 T89 UR27 UR88; CH7; 14 15; Brian Humphrey

CONTAINED - #SpurFire Brush Fire 07/09/2025 INC#0902

CONTAINED - #SpurFire Brush Fire; INC#0902; 03:00PM; 1600 N San Ysidro Dr; https://bit.ly/3U0Z2Vw; #BeverlyCrest; Thanks to a quick and well-coordinated joint response by ground and air resources from LAFD and BHFD, the Spur Fire perimeter has been fully contained at less than one acre. No injury. No structures involved. No evacuation. An LAFD UAS (drone) unit will provide aerial reconnaissance and command support with thermal imagery, as ground crews continue to mop up hot spots this afternoon. ROAD CLOSURE: San Ysidro Road will remain closed to through traffic in both directions between Summitridge Drive and Tower Road until LAFD operations are complete. Though landscapers were reportedly working in the neighborhood when the fire erupted, the fire's cause remains categorized as "under investigation", with the specific cause and origin of the fire yet to be determined.; FS 71; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; AC704 AO1 AO2 BC5 BC9 CW3B CW4B E108 E109 E237 E278 E290 E37 E71 E99 EA2 EM14 ER1 H1 H2 H4 HA1 HA2 HA4 RA71 RA99 SU4 T27 T78 T90 UA4 + Beverly Hills FD in Automatic Aid.; CH7; 12; Brian Humphrey

#SpurFire Brush Fire 07/09/2025 INC#0902

Update #SpurFire Brush Fire; INC#0902; 02:10PM; 1600 N San Ysidro Dr; https://bit.ly/3U0Z2Vw; #BeverlyCrest; LAFD ground and air crews have been joined by BHFD in now stopping forward progress of the fire via a well-coordinated direct attack on flames that have thus far consumed less than one (1) acre of light-to-medium grass and brush in steep terrain between homes on San Ysidro Drive and Ferrari Drive. No structure damage. No evacuation. Crews are continuing to battle hot spots and achieve full containment of the fire. ROAD CLOSURE: San Ysidro Road is closed to through traffic in both directions between Summitridge Drive and Tower Road until LAFD operations are complete.; FS 71; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 5; AO1 AO2 BC5 BC9 CW3B CW4B E108 E109 E237 E278 E37 E71 E99 EM14 H1 H2 H4 HA1 HA2 HA4 RA71 RA99 SU4 T27 T78 + Beverly Hills FD in Automatic Aid.; CH5; 12; Brian Humphrey