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LA CITY ALERT - Eby Canyon/Riverwood Community: Closure of Oro Vista Avenue
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
SUNLAND / RIVERWOOD RANCH - UPDATE: March 16, 2023 - 6:34 PM Status Update: Oro Vista Avenue Closure According to Los Angeles County Public Works, the continuous storm activity over the last several weeks requires ongoing releases of large volumes of water from the Big Tujunga Dam, which it…
Two Critically Injured in Sun Valley Apartment Fire
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
SUN VALLEY - With flames billowing out a 3rd floor window, firefighters aggressively attacked a Sun Valley blaze threatening to consume the large, 211 unit apartment building. At 11:46AM on March 23, 2023, the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 7700 block of N Lankershim Blvd for a reported…
25th Anniversary: The Crash of Fire 3
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - 25 years gone but the memories of the day helicopter Fire 3 went down, killing three LAFD members and their young patient, remain etched into the heart and soul of Your Los Angeles Fire Department. On March 23, 1998 while transporting a critically injured 12 year old traffic collision patient to…
Firefighters Save Two Buildings While Blaze Destroys Warehouse
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - Over 100 firefighters battled through the night, saving two buildings as fire raged in a large commercial warehouse in Historic South-Central Los Angeles. At 1:31AM, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 3000 block of S Main St in Historic South-Central Los…
LAFD K9 Blue and K9 Veya Honored for Their Service
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - With over 16 years of combined service and 900+ searches, K9 Blue and K9 Veya were recognized for their dog-gone distinguished careers and honored by the LAFD Board of Fire Commissioners as they officially retired. Accelerant Detection K9 Blue retires at nine years old with over seven years of…
Sylmar House Fire Kills One Woman and Pets
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
SYLMAR - LAFD Firefighters found one woman deceased while battling flames in a Sylmar home, late Monday night. The Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 14400 block of West Tyler Street at 10:45 PM on March 20, 2023 for a structure fire in a one-story single-family home. After entering the…
Five Hospitalized After Panorama City Fire Burns Through Apartments
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
PANORAMA CITY - Early Monday morning, firefighters extinguished flames that burned through multiple units of a four-story apartment building, sending five to the hospital. The Los Angeles City Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire in Panorama City on the 9000 block of North Tobias Street at 6:53 AM on…
Los Angeles Firefighters Urge Storm Safety and Preparedness
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - Before rain occurs in Southern California, the Los Angeles Fire Department encourages residents to take the simple steps necessary to protect themselves from injury and their property from storm damage. Those living near recent brush fires should be aware of the extreme danger possible from…
LAFD Provides Sandbags for Homeowners
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - To help City of Los Angeles residents prepare for rainstorm needs, the Los Angeles Fire Department provides free ready-to-fill sandbags year-round at all Neighborhood Fire Stations, with sand* also available for free at select locations, as seasonal conditions warrant.…
Street Closure, Transit Status and Freeway Information for Los Angeles
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
LOS ANGELES - If your phone is handy, the 5-1-1 telephone system is a free and convenient way to obtain real-time information about traffic, transit and transportation - or even to summon roadside assistance. For those near a computer or smartphone, we're pleased to offer a roster of 'insider…
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