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Evacuation Warnings for March 12-13 Due to High Mudslide/Debris Flow Risk
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Due to the forecasted high rains which have the potential to trigger mudslides and debris flows on March 12-13, the City of Los Angeles is issuing EVACUATION WARNINGS for several areas and limited, address specific Evacuation Orders which will go into effect from 7AM Wednesday (3/12/2025) to 6pm…
Los Angeles Firefighters Urge Storm Safety and Preparedness
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
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 debris…
Multiple Commercial Buildings Erupt in Fire in Downtown LA
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
While firefighters were battling a defensive fire in two commercial buildings, a third fire erupted two doors down.  At 1:43AM on March 10, 2025, the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1300 block of S Flower Street in Downtown Los Angeles.…
Hyde Park Fatality Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - With heavy fire showing and reports of a trapped person, firefighters made entry, located the patient and provided intensive life-saving care enroute to the hospital. Sadly, the patient succumbed to his injuries.At 6:55PM on March 8, 2025 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported…
LAFD Welcomes Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
LOS ANGELES - Prior to being appointed Interim Fire Chief on February 21, 2025, Ronnie Villanueva dedicated 41 years to the Los Angeles Fire Department, serving in a variety of assignments across the city. Over the course of his distinguished career, he rose through the ranks from Firefighter to…
LAFD Mourns the Off-Duty Death of Active-Duty Inspector I Ramon (Ray) Carrasco
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
It is with profound sadness that the Los Angeles Fire Department announces the off-duty death of Active-Duty Inspector I Ramon (Ray) Carrasco on February 25, 2025. We extend our deepest condolences to Ray's family, friends, and loved ones among our own ranks.Ray joined the LAFD on October 23, 2000…
LAFD Firefighter of the Year - Captain II Andrew Ruiz
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) and the City of Los Angeles Firefighters Association proudly announce Captain II Andrew Ruiz as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year. Captain Ruiz has dedicated 31 years to the fire service, with over 26 of those years serving the citizens of Los Angeles.…
As Storm Approaches, New Evacuation Orders and Warnings Go Into Effect
LAFD Spokesperson: Lyndsey Lantz
LOS ANGELES - The city is currently under EVACUATION ORDERS for specific addresses and EVACUATION WARNINGS for several areas. Due to the heavy storm inbound from the northwest, the risk for mudslides and debris flows is very high. Recently burned areas are especially susceptible to runoff, as ash…
LAFD Provides Sandbags for Homeowners
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
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. Local soil can also be used to…
Palisades Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
MAP LINK:: CLICK FOR MAP WITH SEARCH BAR DATE: February 13, 2025, 2025TIME: 7:00AMEVACUATION ORDERS for specific addresses and EVACUATION WARNINGS for several areas ARE NOW IN EFFECT from 7am today (2/13/2025) until 2pm tomorrow (2/14/2025),…
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