Alerts

Evacuation Warning - Storm Related 10/13/2025

Evacuation Warning - Storm Related; 12:58PM; EVACUATION WARNING: The City of Los Angeles is issuing an Evacuation Warning for possible debris flows in effect from 10pm Monday night to 6am Wednesday. Prepare for possible evacuations in the zones: LFD-1081, 1083, 1085, 1087, 1089, 1091, 1092, 1093, 1095, 1096, 1097, and 0891 (Mandeville), Hurst Fire: LFD 0001-B, Sunset Fire: LFD-0835. For map: protect.genasys.com The Los Angeles Police Department will go door-to-door to visit each high risk home with additional information. For preparedness tips and resources and continuing updates: LAFD.org/News ; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - NOW OUT 10/13/2025 INC#0269

Structure Fire - NOW OUT; INC#0269; 05:51AM; 2620 S Orchard Av; https://bit.ly/3VZWPuP; University Park; 34 firefighters responded to a reported structure fire and found a two-story, center-hall apartment building with fire in one unit on the 2nd floor. Crews initiated an interior fire attack and vertical ventilation operation on the roof. Knockdown was called in 12 minutes with no injuries reported. The primary and secondary search of the involved unit was clear with no occupants located.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 E10 E13 E15 E215 E226 E26 EM11 HM21 RA15 RA815 T15 T26; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire 10/12/2025 INC#0500

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire; INC#0500; 09:23AM; 11733 Cetona Wy; https://bit.ly/4n1VQVU; Chatsworth; Firefighters stopped the forward progress of the Harold Fire at approximately three acres with no injuries reported and no structures damaged. The fire is wholly within the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County Fire Department and the incident will transition to them for the mop up operations. Any media questions are kindly referred to LACoFD. ; FS 28; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AC4 AC40 AO1 AO2 BC12 BC15 BC717 E106 E107 E28 E287 E290 E296 E305 E70 E77 E8 E87 EM15 H0A H0F H1 H2 H5 H6 HA1 HA2 HA5 HA6 HE1 HT2 RA107 T105 T87 T90 WT77; CH5; 18; Margaret Stewart

Brush Fire 10/12/2025 INC#0500

Brush Fire; INC#0500; 08:14AM; 11733 Cetona Wy; https://bit.ly/4n1VQVU; Chatsworth; Preliminary reports of approximately 1-3 acres, topography driven (no winds) with no structures threatened at this time. Ventura County and LA County Fire are also responding. The incident is named "Harold Incident"; FS 28; Batt 15; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; AO1 AO2 BC15 BC717 E106 E107 E28 E287 E290 E296 E70 E8 E87 EM15 H0A H0F H1 H2 H5 H6 HA1 HA2 HA5 HA6 RA107 T87 T90; CH5; 18; Margaret Stewart

Trapped Person 10/11/2025 INC#0662

Trapped Person; INC#0662; 10:55AM; 18918 W La Montana Pl; https://bit.ly/4odhEi6; Tarzana; One person in a vehicle approximately 5-10 feet down a hillside, off a driveway. Vehicle stabilized; patient moved to safety without incident and assessed by paramedics. LAFD USAR and Heavy Equipment crews remain on scene to recover vehicle.; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; BC717 E293 E496 E73 E83 EM17 HR3 RA100 RA83 T93 UR88; CH8; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 10/10/2025 INC#1079

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1079; 02:25PM; 5922 E Echo St; https://bit.ly/4q57xOj; Highland Park; Garage in the rear of this property fully involved and impinging on a neighboring (west) property's garage upon fire department arrival. Firefighters made access to all sides of the primary structure, prioritizing exposure protection. Residents stated everyone was accounted for and the involved structure was not used as a dwelling -- no injuries reported. Firefighters remain on scene for overhaul -- LADWP requested for wires down. Cause unknown; no further updates anticipated.; FS 12; Batt 2; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC2 E1 E12 E201 E212 E44 E47 E55 EM1 RA47 RA55 T1 T12; CH9; 13; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 10/09/2025 INC#1310

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1310; 04:36PM; 826 W 104th St; https://bit.ly/4q8G3aE; Vermont Vista; One-story detached garage, well-involved upon fire department arrival -- no other structures threatened. Knockdown declared in 12 minutes with 27 firefighters working on scene. No injuries reported. Specific cause is currently unknown -- companies remain on scene for overhaul of fire damage. ; FS 64; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC11 BC13 E233 E264 E33 E46 E57 E64 EM13 RA257 RA264 RA864 T33 T64; CH9; 15; Lyndsey Lantz

LAFD Releases January 2025 Palisades Fire After-Action Review Report 10/08/2025

LAFD Releases January 2025 Palisades Fire After-Action Review Report; 04:21PM; Following this morning’s announcement, the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) released its After-Action Review Report (AARR) on the Palisades Fire. The goal of the report is to identify lessons learned from the first 36 hours of response to enhance preparedness and response for future wildfires. A full statement from Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva, the After-Action Review Report, and an accompanying fact sheet can be found at LAFD.ORG/NEWS; Lyndsey Lantz

January 2025 Palisades Fire Suspect Arrest Statement 10/08/2025

January 2025 Palisades Fire Suspect Arrest Statement; 10:00AM; Today, the United States Department of Justice announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the Palisades Fire that took place in January 2025. Full statement at LAFD.ORG/NEWS ; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - NOW OUT 10/07/2025 INC#1270

Structure Fire - NOW OUT; INC#1270; 05:11PM; 8500 S Vermont Av; https://bit.ly/4mVRSy3; Vermont Knolls; NOW OUT: 34 firefighters located and extinguished fire (22 minutes) in one unit of a seven-story residential apartment building. The fire involved an electric scooter with a lithium-ion battery which was being held in check by fire sprinklers. Two patients (10yo F, 7yo F) were brought out by firefighters and are being transported with non-life threatening injuries. LAFD Hazardous Materials squad is responding per protocol for a lithium-ion battery fire. ; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 BC4 E233 E264 E33 E57 E64 E66 EM13 RA57 RA857 T33 T64; CH9; 15; Margaret Stewart