Alerts

Structure Fire - Fatality 11/22/2022 INC#1174

Structure Fire - Fatality; INC#1174; 04:04PM; 540 W 88th Pl; https://bit.ly/3AFTmal; #VermontVista; Twenty-two LAFD firefighters responded to find a detached garage on fire. The small detached structure contained excessive storage and had been converted to a living space. Firefighters extinguished the flames in 17 minutes (4:21pm) from the time of alarm. Sadly, one adult female was found deceased inside the structure. Cause under active investigation. LAPD Inc #3148.; FS 57; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AR1 BC13 CM32 E233 E264 E266 E33 E46 E57 RA264 RA57 RA857 SQ21 T33 T64; CH7; 15; Nicholas Prange

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire #LongBeachFire 11/20/2022 INC#0159

Update #LongBeachFire Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#0159; 03:40PM; 1456 S Long Beach Av; https://bit.ly/3UQnOGY; #Downtown; LAFD Firefighters and Investigators have remained at the scene of this fire through the morning and afternoon, cooling large volumes of smoldering debris while continuing to seek a definitive cause of the fire. Shortly after noon today, the remains of an adult male (unknown site affiliation / circumstances) were discovered in the rubble. An LAFD Human Remains Detection Canine Team systematically searched the site, and found no immediate indication that additional deceased persons might be on site. A positive identification of the decedent, as well as the cause, time and manner of their death, will be determined by the Coroner. Media Inquiries: LAPD Newton Incident #475 and Coroner.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; CH7; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown - #LongBeachFire Major Emergency Structure Fire 11/20/2022 INC#0159

Knockdown - #LongBeachFire Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#0159; 03:57AM; 1456 S Long Beach Av; https://bit.ly/3UQnOGY; #Downtown; 106 LAFD Firefighters took less than 90 minutes in well-coordinated defensive operations to access, confine and extinguish a fully involved 100' x 100' one-story commercial building, the scene of a previous fire, as well as flames that extended to involve combustible contents at an adjacent pallet yard. LAFD crews were able to prevent fire from damaging two nearby commercial structures. One Firefighter sustained a non-life threatening burn injury at the height of the battle, and has been taken to an area hospital in fair condition. No other injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under active investigation. ; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E11 E14 E17 E201 E202 E203 E205 E209 E21 E210 E211 E212 E25 E3 E4 E9 EA1 EM1 HE2 HR3 RA17 RA209 RA3 RA801 RA9 RS3 T1 T10 T11 T12 T2 T3 T5 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Update Major Emergency Structure Fire #LongBeachFire 11/20/2022 INC#0159

Update #LongBeachFire Major Emergency Structure Fire; INC#0159; 03:13AM; 1552 E Newton St; https://bit.ly/3OkxK8Y; #Downtown; *Address Remains Tentative*. With 101 LAFD Firefighter assigned in well-coordinated defensive operations, this incident has escalated to Major Emergency status, and is formally known as the "Long Beach Fire". Firefighters continue to battle flames in a fully involved 100' x 100' one-story commercial building, the scene of a previous fire. Flames have extended to and now involve some contents at the adjacent pallet yard, and flames represent a threat to as many as two nearby commercial structures.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AR1 BC1 BC11 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E11 E14 E17 E201 E202 E203 E205 E209 E21 E210 E211 E212 E25 E3 E4 E9 EM1 HR3 RA17 RA3 RA9 T1 T10 T11 T12 T2 T3 T5 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 11/20/2022 INC#0159

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#0159; 02:31AM; 1552 E Newton St; https://bit.ly/3OkxK8Y; #Downtown; PRELIM: Defensive firefighting operations at a 100' x 100' one-story commercial building - the site of a previous fire, with fire through the roof and flames threatening a pallet yard.; FS 17; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 BC11 BC5 CM20 CM22 E10 E14 E17 E201 E202 E205 E209 E210 E211 E25 E3 E4 E9 EM1 HR3 RA17 RA3 RA9 T1 T10 T11 T2 T5 T9 UR3 UR88; CH7; 14 15; Brian Humphrey

Knockdown #PenroseFire Major Emergency Fire 11/19/2022 INC#1522

Knockdown #PenroseFire Major Emergency Fire; INC#1522; 10:12PM; 11200 W Penrose St; https://bit.ly/3VeIKar; #SunValley; *Addresses Remain Tentative* 165 LAFD Firefighters responding by ground and air, assisted by units from neighboring Burbank and Glendale FD's, took just two-and-one-half-hours of well-coordinated defensive operations against wind-driven fire, to extinguish nearly two acres of flaming vegetation, and a pair of large (total 50' x 425') adjoining metal-clad one story businesses (an automotive repair and salvage facility, and a neighboring cabinet firm) abutting the northbound Golden State (I-5) Freeway, each of which was heavily damaged. No injuries were reported. All freeway lanes are now open. LAFD personnel will remain on scene through the night to extinguish smoldering debris and assist the active fire cause investigation.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 AR1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC5 BP19 BP74 CM40 CM42 E13 E16 E18 E20 E21 E221 E239 E24 E25 E260 E274 E287 E289 E29 E290 E295 E298 E3 E33 E39 E61 E63 E66 E7 E77 E86 E88 E89 E90 E94 E98 EA1 EM14 H1 H5 H6 HA1 HA5 HA6 HE2 PI3 RA77 RS3 SQ87 T21 T39 T60 T74 T87 T89 T90 T95 T98 WT77 _ Burbank FD + Glendale FD; CH8; 13 14 17; - Brian Humphrey

Update Major Emergency Fire #PenroseFire #MediaAdvisory 11/19/2022 INC#1522

Update #PenroseFire #MediaAdvisory Major Emergency Fire; INC#1522; 09:05PM; 11200 W Penrose St; https://bit.ly/3VeIKar; #SunValley; Media are asked to meet LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Cody Weireter *now* at media staging: Penrose Street and Bradley Avenue; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC5 BP19 BP74 CM40 CM42 E13 E16 E18 E20 E21 E221 E239 E24 E25 E260 E274 E289 E29 E290 E295 E298 E3 E33 E39 E61 E63 E66 E7 E77 E86 E88 E89 E90 E94 E98 EA1 EM14 H1 H5 H6 HA1 HA5 HA6 HE2 PI3 RA77 RS3 T21 T39 T60 T74 T89 T90 T95 T98 WT77 + Burbank FD + Glendale FD; CH8; 13 14 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Major Emergency Fire #PenroseFire 11/19/2022 INC#1522

Update #PenroseFire Major Emergency Fire; INC#1522; 08:56PM; 11200 W Penrose St; https://bit.ly/3VeIKar; #SunValley; Now 165 LAFD Firefighters assigned by ground and air, assisted by units from the neighboring Burbank and Glendale FD's continue in defensive operations against wind-driven fire involving vegetation and heavily damaging a 75' x 300' one-story metal clad building. LAFD Public Information Officer Captain Cody Weireter is on scene.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 BC10 BC11 BC12 BC14 BC15 BC5 BP19 BP74 CM40 CM42 E13 E16 E18 E20 E21 E221 E239 E24 E25 E260 E274 E289 E29 E290 E295 E298 E3 E33 E39 E61 E63 E66 E7 E77 E86 E88 E89 E90 E94 E98 EM14 H1 H5 H6 HA1 HA5 HA6 HE2 PI3 RA77 RS3 T21 T39 T60 T74 T89 T90 T95 T98 WT77 + Burbank FD + Glendale FD; CH8; 13 14 17; Brian Humphrey

Update Major Emergency Fire #PenroseFire 11/19/2022 INC#1522

Update #PenroseFire Major Emergency Fire; INC#1522; 08:23PM; 11200 W Penrose St; https://bit.ly/3VeIKar; #SunValley; With 111 LAFD Firefighters assigned by ground and air, this incident, known as the "Penrose Fire". has escalated to Major Emergency status. The wind-driven fire involving grass, trees and other vegetation had already extended into a 75' x 300' one-story metal clad building on LAFD arrival. LAFD has asked CHP to close both north and southbound lanes of the Golden State (I-5) Freeway between the Hollywood (SR170) Freeway and Sunland Boulevard until LAFD operations are complete, unknown duration. Motorists, expect congestion and delay, avoid the immediate area and consider an alternate route. Detours are available. Monitor traffic reports on news radio. CHP Altadena Log #2715.; FS 77; Batt 12; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 BC10 BC12 BC14 CM40 CM42 E21 E24 E260 E274 E289 E29 E290 E298 E3 E33 E61 E66 E7 E77 E86 E88 E89 E90 E98 EM14 H1 H5 H6 HA1 HA5 HA6 RA77 T60 T74 T89 T90 T98 WT77; CH8; 13 14 17; Brian Humphrey

Multi-Patient Traffic Collision 11/19/2022 INC#1528

Multi-Patient Traffic Collision; INC#1528; 07:42PM; 8300 N Corbin Av; https://bit.ly/3V9FoW3; #Northridge; PRELIM: Three vehicle collision with a total of seven patients, one of whom is deceased at scene.; FS 104; Batt 17; Valley Bureau; Council District 12; BC17 E104 EM15 EM17 EM9 RA104 RA106 RA828 RA872 RA896 RA903 RA96; CH8; 18; Brian Humphrey