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Life Saving Rescue from Growing Sinkhole
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
CHATSWORTH - With two people trapped in their car fully submerged in a large, growing sinkhole, firefighters executed an immediate, life-saving rescue. At 7:20PM on January 9, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported traffic collision in the 11400 block of Iverson Road in Chatsworth…
Disaster Averted on 110 Freeway
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
DOWNTOWN - A potential disaster unfolded when a full propane tanker truck overturned on the 110 Freeway during early commuter hours.  At 4:30AM on January 9, 2023 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported overturned propane truck on the Northbound 110 Freeway transition to the…
Arleta Home Destroyed
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
Fire consumed the 2nd floor and converted attic of an Arleta home, sending one occupant and two firefighters to the hospital. At 8:26AM on December 22, 2022 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to the 14200 block of W Judd St for a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find…
A Bright Spot in the Sadness
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
While dealing with the devastating loss of their home, the Mendoza families were able to smile and laugh for a few precious moments as Your LAFD firefighters delivered toys so graciously donated via the Spark of Love program. Tragedy struck in the early morning hours of December 19th, when…
LAFD Welcomes Graduates of Recruit Training Academy Class 2022-2
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
PANORAMA CITY - The Los Angeles Fire Department's Recruit Training Academy Class 22-2 celebrated their class graduation on December 15, 2022, as they became proud probationary members of the LAFD. Friends and family of the graduates were joined by City of Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and civic and…
Holiday Safety Tips
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
The holiday season should be one of family, friends and celebrations. However, the danger of home fires increases during the winter holidays and the Los Angeles Fire Department does not want anyone to experience the trauma of a destructive fire in their home. Fires caused by candles, portable…
Los Angeles County Public Works Forecasts Possible Debris And Mudflows
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works is forecasting the potential for debris and mudflows in some areas of the City of Los Angeles and elsewhere in the county, especially in areas of recent wildfires. In the past few years, several wildfires have burned vegetation in Los Angeles…
Man, Two Dogs Found Dead In Valley Glen Apartment Fire
Valley Bureau
LAFD Spokesperson: Brian Humphrey
VALLEY GLEN - The Los Angeles Fire Department quickly extinguished an apartment fire in Valley Glen early Thursday morning, to discover an adult male and two dogs deceased within the involved unit.   The fire at 13833 Oxnard Street was reported at 12:59 AM on December 8, 2022, bringing 28 LAFD…
LAFD Valor 2022 Awards Ceremony
LAFD Spokesperson: Margaret Stewart
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation's annual VALOR Awards Ceremony honors outstanding service above and beyond the call of duty. VALOR 2022 was held on December 6, 2022 at Dodger Stadium, to honor members of the Los Angeles Fire Department who earned the Medal of Valor, Medal of Merit,…
One Dead in Eagle Rock House Fire
LAFD Spokesperson: Nicholas Prange
EAGLE ROCK - The Los Angeles Fire Department extinguished a house fire Friday morning, protecting several nearby buildings, but sadly, one person was deceased inside the home. A call for service was received at 8:05 AM on December 1, 2022, with reports of a structure fire on the 1400 block of West Hepner…
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