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Red Flag Parking Restrictions for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 10/14/2026

Red Flag Parking Restrictions for THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026; 01:00PM; https://bit.ly/4s3iWPY; Citywide; Due to forecasted weather conditions, the Red Flag Parking Restriction Program will be activated TOMORROW -- Thursday, October 15, 2026 -- at 6:00 AM and will remain in effect for *at least* 48 hours. It is important that fire apparatus have room to respond quickly to a fast-moving brush fire while simultaneously allowing residents to evacuate, if necessary. During Red Flag Parking Restriction periods, vehicles illegally parked in posted locations within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) will be towed. The parking restrictions are planned for at least 48 hours and will be reevaluated based on the weather conditions. For areas in the VHFHSZ, please look for the "Red Flag Days" no parking signs and ensure you do not violate the restriction. Visit www.LAFD.org/redflag for up-to-date information on Red Flag Parking Restrictions status. ; Lyndsey Lantz

UPDATED Traffic 10/14/2026 INC#0869

***UPDATED*** Traffic; INC#0869; 12:06PM; Sb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/4y0maVR; Arleta; ***Six patients identified on scene -- a total five are being transported*** from the scene of a traffic collision on the ***southbound*** 5 Freeway -- demographics and conditions unconfirmed at this time. Media inquiries respectfully referred to CHP (LOG 1380).; FS 98; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC14 BC712 E207 E298 E91 EM12 EM14 EM15 RA7 RA75 RA874 RA891 RA898 RA98 T98; CH8; 14; Lyndsey Lantz

Traffic - Fatality 10/14/2026 INC#0743

Traffic - Fatality; INC#0743; 11:06AM; Nb 5 Fy; https://bit.ly/2ON2sxg; Sun Valley; Two-vehicle collision reportedly involving one truck and one semi-truck. LAFD paramedics have determined one adult male beyond medical help and deceased on scene; another adult male patient with minor injuries will be transported to a local hospital. Media inquiries respectfully referred to CHP, assisting with traffic control and investigation. LAFD remains on scene for recovery operations and scene management -- traffic has been impacted in the area and motorists are advised to use alternate routes.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC712 E260 E298 E77 E81 EM12 HR703 RA75 RA77 RA860 RA98 T60 T98 UR88; CH8; 20; Lyndsey Lantz

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire 10/14/2026 INC#0662

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire; INC#0662; 10:21AM; 6138 N Melvin Av; https://bit.ly/4B3gtcB; Tarzana; Update 11:19 AM: Forward progress stopped. LAFD air resources have been released; LAFD fire crews and hand crews remain on scene for mop up operations. No injuries reported; cause unconfirmed at this time. LADOT and LAPD assisting.; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; AO1 AO2 BC10 BC14 BC17 CW3A CW4A CW4B DZ42 E105 E273 E290 E305 E72 E73 E84 E90 E93 EM17 H1 H3 H5 H7 HA1 HA3 HA5 HA7 HE1 HE2 HE7 RA90 RA93 SU4 T73 T90 T93; CH5; 18; Lyndsey Lantz

Brush Fire 10/14/2026 INC#0662

Brush Fire; INC#0662; 10:21AM; 6138 N Melvin Av; https://bit.ly/4B3gtcB; Tarzana; Fire from approximately one acre of grass extended to trees between properties. LAFD air and ground resources are coordinating to prioritize structure defense and extinguish all flames. No injuries reported. LAPD INC#1789; FS 93; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 3; AO1 AO2 BC14 BC17 CW3A CW4A DZ42 E105 E273 E290 E305 E72 E73 E90 E93 EM17 H0B H0C H0E HE2 HE7 RA90 RA93 SU4 T73 T90 T93; CH5; 18; Lyndsey Lantz

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire 10/14/2026 INC#0148

FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED Brush Fire; INC#0148; 02:48AM; 211 VA; https://bit.ly/4ikZLxO; Brentwood; Update at 4:02 AM: Barrington IC -- LAFD air and ground resources coordinated to stop forward progress on approximately 1.5 acres of dense brush in approximately one hour. No structures impacted; no injuries reported; cause under investigation. Companies are expected to be on scene for an extended period of time for mop up and containment operations — motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.; FS 37; Batt 9; West Bureau; Council District 11; AC4 AC40 AO1 AO2 BC18 BC5 BC9 DZ42 E109 E19 E290 E292 E37 E43 E462 E51 E58 E61 E62 E63 E67 E68 E69 E71 E88 E90 E99 EM9 H1 H3 H6 HA1 HA3 HA6 HE3 HE4 HE6 HE9 RA19 SO1 T90 T92; CH5; 14; Lyndsey Lantz

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/13/2026 INC#1002

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1002; 01:43PM; 6330 N Tujunga Av; https://bit.ly/4hVJRJ4; North Hollywood; One-story single-family dwelling with moderate smoke showing upon LAFD arrival. Crews report a dryer fire extended into the home -- knockdown in 30 minutes with no injuries reported. Firefighters remain on scene for overhaul, with LADBS, LADOT, and LAPD (INC#2866) assisting; motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. ; FS 60; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC10 BC14 E239 E260 E60 E86 E89 EM14 RA60 RA889 T39 T60; CH9; 18; Lyndsey Lantz

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/13/2026 INC#0526

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#0526; 08:49AM; 11763 W Hamlin St; https://bit.ly/3UjIDiS; North Hollywood; Smoke showing from a two-story apartment building upon LAFD arrival -- knockdown in 16 minutes by first-arriving companies. Paramedics are transporting one civilian patient to the hospital. LAFD hazmat specialists attached for possible lithium-ion battery involvement; LADBS, LADOT, and LAPD (INC#1440) also assisting.; FS 89; Batt 14; Valley Bureau; Council District 2; BC14 BC712 E102 E260 E289 E60 E89 EM14 HM21 HM87 RA76 RA77 RA860 RA889 T60 T89; CH9; 14; Lyndsey Lantz

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire 10/12/2026 INC#1587

KNOCKDOWN Structure Fire; INC#1587; 07:46PM; 1235 S Hope St; https://bit.ly/4yfAnyo; Downtown; 56 firefighters extinguished the fire located on the first floor in 24 minutes. One civilian patient was found inside the structure and is being assessed for smoke inhalation. No firefighter injuries reported. Cause of fire is undetermined. LAPD INC#3678.; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E10 E11 E203 E209 E210 E211 E3 E9 EM1 HM21 RA10 RA11 RA209 RA809 RA9 T10 T11 T3 T9; CH9; 18 19; Jennifer Middleton

Structure Fire 10/12/2026 INC#1587

Structure Fire; INC#1587; 07:46PM; 1235 S Hope St; https://bit.ly/4yfAnyo; Downtown; First arriving unit reports a vacant 50' x 150' two story row of commercials with fire showing from the first floor. Firefighters are operating in offensive mode. ; FS 10; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 E10 E11 E209 E210 E211 E3 EM1 HM21 RA10 RA209 RA809 RA9 T10 T11; CH9; 19; Jennifer Middleton