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LAFD Battles Greater Alarm Fire in South L.A.
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - On the afternoon of April 11, 2020, the Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned to a structure fire at 11632 South Main Street in South Los Angeles. The first arriving firefighters discovered heavy pressurized smoke and fire showing from the rear of a 70’ x 40’ vacant one story commercial…
Deadly Fire Rips Through Los Angeles Hotel
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES - A fast-moving fire swept through a Mid-City hotel early Friday morning, claiming one life and injuring seven others. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned at 2:04 AM on February 7, 2020, to 8686 West Venice Boulevard in Mid-City Los Angeles, where firefighters arrived…
Teenager Gravely Injured in Overnight Blaze
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - During the night, fire ripped through the home of a family in South Los Angeles, leaving a teenager fighting for her life. At 1:18AM on August 25, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 717 W 52nd Place in South Los Angeles. Firefighters arrived to find a…
Brush Fire Stopped, Homes Defended
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
- With flames mere feet away from several homes in San Pedro, firefighters successfully defended a cul-de-sac from any damage. At 5:43PM on July 20th, 2019 the Los Angeles Fire Department received a call for a reported rubbish fire in the 900 block of N Gaffey Place in San Pedro. The rubbish…
Lack of Smoke Alarms a Factor at Blaze Where Trio Were Injured
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
VERMONT KNOLLS - Three persons were injured, one gravely, at a south Los Angeles house fire Saturday afternoon. The Los Angeles Fire Department was notified at 4:19 PM on May 4, 2019 of a structure fire at 625 West 85th Street in the Vermont Knolls neighborhood, where firefighters arrived quickly to discover heavy…
Chief Officer Saves a Life at the Taste of Soul Family Festival
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - The Board of Fire Commissioners and Los Angeles Fire Department recognized Assistant Chief Jaime Moore for his quick actions which saved a choking woman during the Taste of Soul Family Festival.  On October 20, 2018 in Crenshaw, countless attendees were enjoying the food and festivities at a…
No Smoke Alarms Noted at Deadly Pico-Robertson Fire
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
PICO-ROBERTSON - Despite the valiant effort of firefighters and paramedics, an elderly man died at a local hospital Tuesday morning, after flames swept through his westside apartment.   The Los Angeles Fire Department received the first of several 9-1-1 calls at 9:52 AM on February 26, 2019 reporting a…
Quick Actions Save a Young Girl from Drowning
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
BOYLE HEIGHTS - The Board of Fire Commissioners and Los Angeles Fire Department recognized the quick actions of seven LAFD Firefighters and the parents of a two year-old girl during a drowning emergency, giving her a second chance at life.On August 20, 2018 in Boyle Heights, firefighters arrived on-scene to find…
Ruptured Water Main Leads to South L.A. Sinkhole
South Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
SOUTH LOS ANGELES - Firefighters responded Friday morning to protect life and property, when a subterranean water main ruptured, stranding residents, damaging cars and threatening homes. The Los Angeles Fire Department was initially summoned to investigate flooding at 4:55 AM on December 21, 2018 in the 300 block…
The Passing of Legendary Fire Chaplain and Retired LAFD Captain II John A. White
West Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: LAFD
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired Captain II and Fire Chaplain John Andrew White, who died on November 24, 2018.  Even after his 44 years of active duty, he continued his dedication to serve others, which earned him the LAFD Firefighter of the Year…
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