Alerts

Knockdown - Structure Fire 08/24/2025 INC#1108

Knockdown - Structure Fire; INC#1108; 03:45PM; 1339 E Pleasant Av; https://bit.ly/3UN6wvU; #BoyleHeights; With a well-coordinated offense, the first arriving 45 LAFD Firefighters took just 28 minutes to skillfully extinguish flames within an ancillary room at a one-story church, preventing injury, fire spread to the sanctuary or damage to precious religious artifacts. The fire cause remains under investigation.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AC2 AC20 BC1 BC11 BC18 BC2 BC5 E2 E201 E202 E203 E209 E210 E227 E25 E27 E3 E4 E9 E95 EM1 EM11 HM95 HR3 RA4 RA804 RA827 T1 T10 T2 T27 T3 T9 UR27 UR88; CH9; 13 14; Brian Humphrey

Greater Alarm Structure Fire 08/24/2025 INC#1108

Greater Alarm Structure Fire; INC#1108; 03:17PM; 1339 E Pleasant Av; https://bit.ly/3UN6wvU; #BoyleHeights; PRELIM: Fire in a small room within a one-story church building.; FS 2; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; AC2 AC20 BC11 BC18 BC2 BC5 E2 E201 E202 E203 E209 E210 E227 E25 E27 E3 E4 E9 E95 EM1 EM11 HM95 HR3 RA4 RA804 RA827 T1 T10 T2 T27 T3 T9 UR27 UR88 ; CH9; 13, 14; Brian Humphrey

Fire Fatality 08/23/2025 INC#0375

Fire Fatality; INC#0375; 05:30AM; 4628 S Western Av; https://bit.ly/4fRl4o2; #VermontSquare; PRELIM: LAFD arrived quickly to find a trailer ablaze at a homeless encampment. Upon extinguishment of the flames, they discovered the remains of one person (undetermined age / gender / site affiliation / circumstances) within the trailer. No other injuries reported. That person's cause of death, as well as the cause and origin of the fire remain the focus of an active investigation. Media Inquiries: LAPD 77th Street Division (Incident #905) and Medical Examiner.; FS 66; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 8; AR1 BC13 E66; CH7; Brian Humphrey

Brush Fire - Forward Progress Stopped 08/21/2025 INC#0931

Brush Fire - Forward Progress Stopped; INC#0931; 12:48PM; 15700 W Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/3JKSVTp; #SepulvedaBasin; LAFD air and ground resources coordinated fire attack and have stopped all forward progress on this brush fire in the Sepulveda Basin. Firefighters will remain on scene for an extended period of time to manage hot spots and establish a full bare-soil perimeter around the burned area. Cooling apparatus have been requested for firefighter rehabilitation. Traffic will be impacted, and motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes. No injuries reported, nothing further.; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; AO1 AO2 BC10 CW4A CW4B DZ45 E288 E29C E39 E8136 E8138 E8139 E8140 E83 E90 EM10 H2 H4 H5 H7 HA2 HA4 HA5 HA7 HE3 HE4 PB1880 SU4 T88 WT88; CH5; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

UPDATE Grass Fire 08/21/2025 INC#0931

UPDATE Grass Fire; INC#0931; 12:48PM; 15700 W Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/3JKSVTp; #SepulvedaBasin; Park rangers, LAFD air resources, and one Cal OES Type 3 strike team (part of LAFD's pre-deployment plan for the heat increase this week) have been requested at this incident. Fire is currently between the LA River and Haskell Creek, following the uphill topography in the area (ie. not wind-driven) and moving toward heavier brush near the south side of Burbank Blvd. No injuries reported at this time. ; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 CW4A CW4B DZ45 E288 E39 E83 EM10 HE3 HE4 SU4 T88 WT88; CH8; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

Traffic 08/21/2025 INC#0943

Traffic; INC#0943; 12:51PM; 1355 W 42nd St; https://bit.ly/41cZp3C; #VermontSquare; Two-car traffic collision with one person trapped and requiring extrication. Two total patients identified on scene -- one patient with minor injuries (unknown age/gender) has refused hospital transport; one patient with at least serious injuries (unknown age/gender) will be transported to a local hospital by paramedics. LAPD INC#2549; FS 46; Batt 13; South Bureau; Council District 9; BC1 E14 E221 E33 EM1 RA26 RA264 T21 T33 T94; CH7; 13; Lyndsey Lantz

Grass Fire 08/21/2025 INC#0931

Grass Fire; INC#0931; 12:48PM; 15700 W Burbank Bl; https://bit.ly/3JKSVTp; #SepulvedaBasin; 50' x 100' patch of light grass burning in the Sepulveda Basin, south of Burbank Blvd and west of the 405. DOT has been requested for traffic control and closure of eastbound Burbank Blvd from Woodley to the 405. Crews are currently making access to the area.; FS 88; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 E288 E39 E83 T88; CH8; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 08/21/2025 INC#0762

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0762; 11:26AM; 8355 N Willis Av; https://bit.ly/4lAmh4b; #PanoramaCity; Two-story apartment building with smoke initially showing from one unit on the first floor and reports of a possible victim trapped on the second floor. First-arriving companies quickly attacked the fire and rescued the victim. Paramedics assessed the patient (27F), who has refused hospital transport. Knockdown officially declared in 25 minutes from the time of the initial 911 call with 37 firefighters on scene. LADWP, gas company, and LADBS requested for utility management and structural safety assessment. LAPD INC#2310; FS 81; Batt 10; Valley Bureau; Council District 6; BC10 BC712 E207 E215 E275 E294 E295 E298 E7 E75 E81 E90 EM12 RA39 RA839 T75 T98; CH9; 17; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 08/21/2025 INC#0300

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#0300; 06:57AM; 1226 N Alvarado St; https://bit.ly/4mSjiVW; #EchoPark; Two-story boarded-up church with light smoke showing from the front door upon fire department arrival. Fire crews forced access and located fire in a closet. Knockdown in 20 minutes with 44 firefighters working. DOT, LAPD, and LAFD Arson have been requested. No injuries reported. LAFD PIO staged at Alvarado St x Sunset Blvd.; FS 20; Batt 11; Central Bureau; Council District 13; BC1 BC11 E11 E20 E203 E211 E220 E35 E6 EM11 FR200 HM21 RA20 RA806 T11 T20 T3; CH9; 12; Lyndsey Lantz

Structure Fire - Now Out 08/20/2025 INC#1747

Structure Fire - Now Out; INC#1747; 09:24PM; 1311 E L St; https://bit.ly/3HM69P8; #Wilmington; One-story 50’ x 100’ commercial building with heavy smoke initially showing from the front. Firefighters quickly doused the fire from the interior and performed a full search of the structure for occupants. No injuries reported. Knockdown in 21 minutes with 45 firefighters on scene. Cause under investigation.; FS 38; Batt 6; South Bureau; Council District 15; BC13 BC706 E112 E285 E36 E38 E40 E49 EM13 RA36 RA38 T38 T85; CH9; 12; Lyndsey Lantz