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Suspect in Eagle Rock Arson Fire Arrested
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
The Los Angeles City Fire Department is pleased to announce the arrest of the arsonist responsible for a rubbish fire that endangered a commercial building, the Lako Boxing Club, located on the 4400 block of Eagle Rock Boulevard. The joint investigation by the LAPD Major Crimes Division and…
Sherman Oaks Serial Arsonist Arrested
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
The Los Angeles City Fire Department is pleased to announce the arrest of a serial arsonist responsible for a series of fires in the Sherman Oaks area. This achievement comes due to the collaborative efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department Major Crimes Division and the LAFD Arson Counter-…
Red Flag Alert - Parking Restrictions Activated Starting Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:00AM
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Due to the forecasted fire weather conditions, the City of Los Angeles is declaring a Red Flag Alert for December 18, 2024. The Red Flag Parking Restrictions will start at 8:00AM on December, 18 2024 and will remain in effect for 24 hours. LAFD uses the specific term "Red…
Recognizing the Lifeline of Compassion: The LAFD Chaplain Corps
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
On Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the LAFD Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, Fire Chief Kristin Crowley provided special recognition for the LAFD Chaplain Corps and the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association which provides the financial support to maintain the Corps. "Serving those who…
Off-Duty LAFD Firefighter Remains Missing
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LONG BEACH - On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the City of Long Beach's public safety agencies responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a missing diver in the Port of Long Beach. The Long Beach Fire Department commenced an immediate systematic search, including the use of divers, and was soon joined by Long Beach…
The 'Spark of Love' Holiday Toy Drive
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Deserving children across Southern California eagerly look forward to the annual Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive. Though the program is sponsored locally by the Los Angeles Fire Department and ABC7, it is powered by the kindness of people like you.  Thanks to…
How Your Group Can Receive Holiday Toys
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - With your help, the men and women of LAFD aim to assure that no deserving child goes without a gift this holiday season.If you are seeking to DONATE TOYS to the Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive, please click here.If you are an organization located in the City…
Man Found Dead at House Fire in Hollywood Hills West
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
HOLLYWOOD HILLS WEST - One man was discovered dead inside a burning hillside home Wednesday evening in the Kirkwood Bowl neighborhood of Los Angeles.   The Los Angeles Fire Department was first notified by a 9-1-1 caller at 4:43 PM on November 27, 2024, of a structure fire at 8551 Lookout Mountain Avenue…
Valor 2024 Honors LAFD Members For Exemplary Service
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Each fall, the non-profit Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation proudly hosts VALOR, a high-profile awards ceremony honoring exemplary Los Angeles Fire Department members for their service above and beyond the call of duty. On November 20, 2024, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley was…
Structure Fire in Koreatown Quickly Contained
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Smoke from the roof of a 12-story building in Koreatown resulted in an extended duration operation as firefighters extinguished the fire and worked to clear the large building of smoke.At 8:46AM on November 20, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the…
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