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LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) is sending forty-three members to assist with the Hurricane Milton response in the southeast, after FEMA activated the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System to request nationwide Mutual Aid as a second consecutive hurricane approaches. This…
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Department's Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) arrested a suspect in connection with several recent fires in Downtown Los Angeles.    Firefighters responded to reports of smoke in the early morning hours of July 19, 2024, on Kohler Street between…
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES -    Four Los Angeles Police Officers and a civilian photographer were recognized today by the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners for their display of extraordinary bravery during the daring rescue of two individuals from a burning vehicle in Encino.  Just after midnight on…
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
SAN PEDRO - A big rig overturned in San Pedro near the Port of Los Angeles, causing damage to lithium-ion battery cargo and causing a fire that burned for days.The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the Intersection of North Seaside Avenue and South Navy Way in San Pedro, California on Thursday,…
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Thick smoke and flames engulfed a row of commercial units, but the swift response of firefighters successfully saved two business from destruction. At 4:36AM on September 20, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2200 block of S Central Ave in…
Central Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - An apartment building under construction erupted into fire, spreading to the adjacent buildings, triggering a Major Emergency in Chinatown. At 3:43AM on September 13, 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 712 New Depot St in Chinatown. The first…
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Recruit Training Academy Class 23-5 celebrated their graduation on September 6, 2024, as they became proud probationary members of the LAFD. Friends and family of the 52 graduates were joined by City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and civic and…
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS FELIZ - A marathon rescue effort by Los Angeles firefighters in scorching hot weather proved successful Thursday, saving the life of a worker who had become badly trapped in a trench at a residential construction site. The Los Angeles Fire Department received a 9-1-1 call at 10:49 AM on September…
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - With hot weather predicted, the Los Angeles Fire Department suggests you take action now to:Minimize the risks of sun and hot weather.Prepare your household, pets and workplace.Get relief from and avoid the effects of heat.Adjust your attire and activities throughout the day to limit sun exposure,…
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
HISTORIC SOUTH CENTRAL - Over 100 firefighters battled flames consuming a three-story building, in the framed stage of construction, where flames spread to several nearby structures.  The Los Angeles City Fire Department was summoned to the 200 block of East Vernon Avenue at 4:06 AM on Sunday, September 1, 2024,…
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