Alerts

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 01/27/2023 INC#1083

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1083; 04:05PM; 7301 N Lennox Av; https://bit.ly/3HyYX59; Van Nuys; KNOCKDOWN: 46 firefighters extinguished the fire in 52 minutes with no injuries reported. Row of two-story townhomes with the fire impacting four units. The fire in the unit of origin extended laterally to three units and up into the attic. The fourth unit had less fire damage but was affected by water and smoke. All occupants were reported to be out of the units prior to LAFD arrival. The number of occupants displaced is not known at this time. The Red Cross was notified to help provide for any immediate needs. The cause and $ loss TBD. No further details.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC12 CM40 CM42 E239 E288 E289 E39 E81 E90 E91 EA1 EM14 RA81 RA881 T39 T88 T89; CH9; 17 18; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 01/27/2023 INC#1083

Structure Fire; INC#1083; 03:13PM; 7301 N Lennox Av; https://bit.ly/3HyYX59; Van Nuys; Two story, garden style apartment building with heavy fire showing from one unit. All occupants are reportedly out of the apartment. Firefighters are in the offensive mode. One additional task force requested.; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 E239 E81 E90 RA81 RA881 T39; CH9; 17; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 01/26/2023 INC#1862

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1862; 11:38PM; 834 E Florence Av; https://bit.ly/3HwZtAD; Florence; KNOCKDOWN: 46 firefighters extinguished the fire in 20 minutes with no injuries reported. Firefighters defended the two adjacent structures from damage. No further details.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC11 BC13 CM20 CM22 E21 E221 E233 E266 E33 E57 E66 EM13 RA33 RA57 RA833 SQ21 T21 T33 T66; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 01/26/2023 INC#1862

Structure Fire; INC#1862; 11:18PM; 834 E Florence Av; https://bit.ly/3HwZtAD; Florence; Two story (previous burn) auto garage with heavy fire showing from both floors. One additional task force requested.; FS 33; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E21 E233 E266 E33 E66 RA33 RA57 SQ21 T33 T66; CH9; 13; Margaret Stewart

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 01/26/2023 INC#1290

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1290; 06:08PM; 2800 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3XYdDRG; Westlake; KNOCKDOWN: Over 100 firefighters extinguished the blaze in 53 minutes. There are still small pockets of fire they are working to access and extinguish. There are approximately 8 residential units on the 2nd floor. One LAFD fire engine was on scene (prior to the fire) in support of a LAPD operation at this building. When smoke became visible from a window, the fire officer upgraded it to a structure fire response. LAPD evacuated the building for their operation (prior to the fire) and firefighters are conducting a thorough search to ensure no occupants remained. A 45yo M was transported with non-life threatening injuries and is in LAPD custody. The possible involvement of this patient with the fire is under investigation and no further information is available at this time. LAFD PIO Captain Cecco Secci is on scene for media availability. ; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC2 BC5 CM22 E10 E11 E2 E20 E201 E209 E210 E211 E220 E226 E227 E229 E235 E26 E27 E29 E3 E6 EA1 EM11 HR3 PI4 RA10 RA20 RA29 RA3 RA803 RA811 RA827 SQ21 T1 T10 T11 T20 T26 T27 T29 T35 UR27 UR88; CH9; 15 16; Margaret Stewart

Update Structure Fire 01/26/2023 INC#1290

Update Structure Fire; INC#1290; 05:28PM; 2800 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3XYdDRG; Westlake; There is now heavy fire involvement in both the 2nd floor and attic. This is an occupied center-hall apartment building and has been evacuated. No injuries reported. Additional resources are enroute. This will be an extended duration incident and commuters are advised to avoid the 7th St x Hoover St area. ; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC1 BC11 BC5 CM22 E10 E11 E20 E211 E220 E226 E227 E229 E26 E27 E29 E3 E6 EM11 HR3 RA10 RA20 RA29 RA3 RA827 T11 T20 T26 T27 T29 UR27 UR88; CH9; 15 16; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire 01/26/2023 INC#1290

Structure Fire; INC#1290; 05:15PM; 2800 W 7th St; https://bit.ly/3XYdDRG; Westlake; Two story, center-hall apartment building with fire showing from the 2nd floor. Additional resources requested.; FS 11; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 1; BC11 CM22 E11 E211 E229 E26 E3 E6 RA20 RA29 T11 T29; CH9; 16; Margaret Stewart

Update Explosion 01/26/2023 INC#1164

Update Explosion; INC#1164; 05:11PM; 923 Bloom Wk; https://bit.ly/3wzKrou; University Park; LAFD Hazardous Materials Squad made entry and checked every floor in the building. They found no hazards and confirmed there were no leaks. All air readings (via handheld gas meter) were normal. Only the initial patient (as per first alert) was transported, there were no other injuries reported. Most LAFD resources will be released while one task force remains to oversee the re-population of the building. Any further questions regarding the incident are referred to USC Department of Public Safety. No further details.; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 CM20 CM22 E10 E13 E15 E21 E210 E215 E221 E226 E46 JT1 JT2 JT3 RA15 RA21 RA46 RA815 SQ21 T10 T15 T21 T26; CH7; 13 14; Margaret Stewart

Explosion 01/26/2023 INC#1164

Explosion; INC#1164; 04:00PM; 923 Bloom Wk; https://bit.ly/3wzKrou; University Park; An explosion (size ?) occurred in a Science (three story) building on the USC campus. One patient (age/gender/affiliation unknown at this time) is being evaluated for injuries - they evacuated the building and met the LAFD outside on their own. The involved products or process have not been identified. The building is being evacuated and the LAFD HazMat task force is being requested for a thorough investigation. There is NO active fire hazard. ; FS 15; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC13 E13 E15 E210 E215 E46 RA15 RA46 RA815 SQ21 T10 T15; CH7; 13; Margaret Stewart

Structure Fire - Now Out 01/26/2023 INC#0245

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0245; 05:35AM; 9613 S Hobart Bl; https://bit.ly/3DjB1B8; #GramercyPark; Firefighters arrived to find a detached garage being consumed by flames. Firefighters quickly extinguished what was left of the detached structure and protected the nearby buildings being exposed to intense heat. Ultimately, it took 18 firefighters 17 minutes (5:52am) to extinguish the flames. No reported injuries. Cause under investigation.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; BC13 E264 E57 E64 RA257 T64; CH9; 13; Nicholas Prange